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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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A doppelganger challenges Senator Dan Sullivan, in a bid to confuse Last Frontier voters in a ranked-choice voting system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

James Taylor from equality charity Scope feels "it highlights the real challenges disabled people can face at work or in the spotlight".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“He challenges me. He challenges the players,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said of Dolan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The latest Voya Cares research shows the real financial challenges this can create.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

With PJ. away at Duke, the Warden continued to face challenges.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French