challenges

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dispute, question n.
dispute, question v.

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

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challenges

Critics argued that some bills might not stand up to legal challenges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

But the pay bump and more prestigious title comes with challenges.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

Swinney said he was committed to making sure Scotland delivered stronger economic growth, which he said would help tackle the challenges around child poverty and investment in public services.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Also weighing on talks are Trump's trade wars, notably the recent tit-for-tat flareup with Canada, while observers monitor if the G20 can still work together to address big economic challenges.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 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