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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Their popularity has cooled since rates dropped and new artificial intelligence tools pose potential challenges to the software businesses among their borrowers.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Last year, the court twice issued emergency orders allowing the administration to quickly terminate protections for Venezuelans while legal challenges moved forward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Therefore, when she turned her hand to Austen, the world and the challenges she crafted for Mary felt authentic.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

"Loneliness and social isolation have become one of the defining challenges of ageing in Kerala," Kelkar says.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

But instead we’re all dancing, something else I never thought I would get to do—not just dancing, but dancing with someone who challenges me to live.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera