challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒ /

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 feelings are processed but not challenged, reinforced but not examined.

From The Wall Street Journal

She also said she hoped it would encourage people to challenge themselves and pursue "something that they think they might want to do".

From BBC

Another challenge is the fact that this is such a heavy creature and one in a weakened state.

From BBC

The company is placing renewed emphasis on its “freemium” offerings, but that move presents growth challenges in the near term.

From MarketWatch

“Affordability is a growing challenge for this population,” said Alan Weil, AARP’s senior vice president of public policy.

From MarketWatch