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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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The Iran war challenges Japan, which imported 80% of its oil via the Strait of Hormuz but holds 260 days of fuel reserves.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Navlakha and Zheng hope future studies of these patterns will reveal more about how plants solve complicated biological challenges.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

“We need to balance challenges the tourism industry faces.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

George, who made the remarks in a video on Instagram to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, said he wanted to help reduce "shame and stigma" around mental health challenges, telling followers "you are loved".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“Helena, I know I’ve told you this twenty thousand times, but you need challenges bigger than Baked Alaskas. Julia's flying the nest this year. Why don’t you think about going back to work?”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell