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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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One of the challenges with the current screening recommendations is that the average person should start getting screened at age 45, for at least the next 30 years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“And if the conflict were to persist alongside the restrictions to shipping flows, then these challenges will become truly historic.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected way the immune system can attack cancer, a finding that challenges a long-standing principle in immunology and could lead to new approaches for cancer treatment and bone marrow transplantation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Analysts note that Section 301 tariffs have been less vulnerable to court challenges.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Along with his other challenges, Mr. Dill had enormous difficulty speaking.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson