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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Luria now wonders if Hynix’s U.S. listing will pose challenges for that ETF.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

It goes without saying that this case challenges the bedrock of what it means to be an American.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

“But with a lot of value already built in, markets are more vulnerable to news that challenges an optimistic view.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

She led protests, organised long marches and became one of the most influential voices emerging from Balochistan – all despite death threats, legal challenges and travel bans.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Civil rights advocates have organized vigorous challenges to specific aspects of the new caste system.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander