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challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒ /
NOUN
dispute, question
Synonyms
STRONGEST
objection protest test threat
STRONG
claiming confrontation dare defiance demanding demur interrogation provocation remonstrance trial ultimatum
WEAK
summons to contest
Antonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance
STRONG
peace
WEAK
agree answer decide win
VERB
dispute, question
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ask for assert call for claim confront defy demand denounce impose require test try
STRONG
accost arouse beard brave cross dare exact impeach impugn inquire investigate provoke query reclaim stimulate summon tax vindicate
WEAK
call out face down face off face the music fly in the face of hang in insist upon invite competition make a point of make a stand object to search out stand up to stick it out throw down the gauntlet
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny
STRONG
answer calm dodge ignore
WEAK
agreement decision victory

Example Sentences

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Instead of aiming for US customers, the company says its challenge is meeting increased demand in other regions, including Brazil, the UK and Europe.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

TOKYO—The Bank of Japan is once again in a tough spot, facing a fresh geopolitical challenge that’s fueled two-way risks for Japan’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Lithwick: That takes us to Republicans’ freshly baked legal challenge to the Virginia measure.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

Earlier research often pointed to the ocean as the main contributor, but the new findings challenge that assumption.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

The first challenge required a strong arm, he’d been told, though if the pain in his shoulder was any indication, his arm hadn’t exactly been up to it.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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