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 Northern Health and Social Care Trust has apologised for the ongoing challenges with Alison's care package and will liaise with her GP to carry out a review of her medication arrangements.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

“It subjects the country to serious challenges going forward and we’ll have to deal with it as a Congress.”

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Spinoffs have regained popularity recently in the world of media and entertainment, as companies work to reposition themselves to face the challenges brought by changing consumer habits and technology.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Getting a read on the new Fed chairman is just one of the challenges confronting investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

One of her first challenges involved a pledge she had made to raise money for the University of Rochester.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling