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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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“We thank Chairman Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell for their leadership and efforts to address the challenges facing college athletics,” Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said in a statement.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Power shortages, damaged roads and persistent security risks are ongoing challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Randy Lippert, a professor at University of Windsor in Canada who has studied police foundations, said they gained influence as cities have dealt with economic challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Nearly a third of Americans are experiencing a profound existential crisis and other challenges that have forced them to rethink the year ahead.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

With all of this went the demoralizing effect of an unsuccessful war and the extraordinary challenges associated with rebuilding new state and local governments.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander