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challenge

[chal-inj] / ˈtʃæl ɪndʒ /
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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Many nations "are here in good faith to really work through what is a very complex challenge made more urgent by the crisis," she added.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

His farewell address of September 1796 included the stark warning that all democracies were vulnerable to future challenge by autocrats and unlawful usurpers of power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

"By registering specific phrases tied to her voice, Swift could potentially challenge not only identical reproductions, but also imitations that are 'confusingly similar,' a key standard in trademark law," he wrote.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The National Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers and other civil liberties groups backed Chatrie’s challenge to the government’s use of geofence warrants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

I didn’t want to be the one who lost the challenge for our team—again.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

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