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challenges

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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I wish you all continuing strength in the exceptional challenges you face as Prime Minister.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“It reflects opportunities and challenges that companies have, and it’s got a focus on implementation and it reframes the corporate transition as a continuous improvement journey,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

While hormonal shifts can create challenges, they also help men adapt to fatherhood, Saxbe explained.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The BLS, like many statistics agencies worldwide, has faced a number of challenges in recent years with declining survey response rates and dwindling resources.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“I will set you a series of challenges, and you will tell me how you might overcome them with the resources I give you.”

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black