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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Other justices dissented, questioning Cook’s property claim and the ruling’s broad scope, potentially inviting future challenges.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Pentagon repeatedly turned to private companies for help addressing deadly challenges such as improvised explosive devices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

On a call with investors, Roberts said the spinoff is the best past forward for facing the competitive challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

It is difficult to predict how long you will live, which is one of the main challenges in deciding when to claim Social Security.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

Carroll was shaking his head in frustration—about the crime and about all the challenges of peacekeeping—when an aide appeared and told him an American was waiting at the compound gate to see him.

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