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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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The former M*A*S*H star’s program to help researchers overcome their communication challenges has drawn thousands of participants; WSJ sat in on a class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Still, the resurgence of the parasite, which was eradicated in the U.S. in the 1960s, comes at a time when the cattle industry is already facing drought, tariff battles and other challenges.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

In this guide, we’ve reviewed and curated a list of top VPNs that balance performance, privacy and ease of use, tailored to the unique challenges and needs of Americans.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

If confirmed, Matsumoto will face a number of challenges.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Autumn challenges, standing up and balling her fists.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer