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

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challenges

The exam and the process should both apply one standard: Dangerous capability stays absent under adversarial challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

Daniel says that despite the challenges, Jewish students remain "brave and resilient"

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

The starkest contrast between two summertime TV hits about women navigating midlife’s challenges shows up in the way its leading ladies handle themselves in the kitchen.

From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026

For Ambrositsch and Keller, the key to survival lies in navigating those challenges while refreshing the age-old formula.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 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