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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 U.S. faces serious policy challenges at home and abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

While modern medicine has dramatically extended lifespan, aging still brings serious physical challenges, including weaker immunity, chronic inflammation, bone loss, fatigue, and declining strength.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

At the Mojave National Preserve — a 1.6-million-acre stretch of desert between Las Vegas and Los Angeles — the challenges facing the iconic plant are evident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

High U.S. beef prices, China’s growing reliance on Brazil, and tariffs pose challenges to fully realizing the new agricultural pledges.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Compared with the challenges that faced Booth and Powell, Atzerodt had the easiest job of all.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson