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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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“Despite the circumstances, I am in a positive mood and focused on the next challenges in my refereeing career,” Artan said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

But given the other technical challenges, that was the easy part.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

New discoveries of objects in the Kuiper Belt have also presented challenges for the planet nine theory.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

That said, Congress has historically acted when Social Security faced financing challenges, although there is no guarantee about how future lawmakers will address the program’s long-term funding issues.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“When I look at Auggie and all the challenges he has to face on a daily basis,” he said, patting his heart.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio