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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Though calls for tax reform remain in California, the governor said being able to place more money into the reserves could ultimately solve the state’s budget challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

Shifting from hourly billing presents challenges like absorbing costs, unpredictable payouts, and client comparison of bids.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Yet its digital transformation has also brought new social challenges.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Even with players of a lesser quality, teams can pose real challenges when setting up in the right way, pulling in a collective direction.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

“You were so sick. We knew you would have enough challenges as it was, and we honestly didn’t think you’d ever be able to go to school again.”

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson