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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"We could have been helped at times by the ref with 50-50 challenges," the Aston Villa man said.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

But other challenges with the fire remain, the official told KTLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

The market has focused on the challenges, but Nadella’s Microsoft persists, growing sales 18% in the past 12 months and earnings per share by 30%.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Older adults and people with disabilities face unique challenges making and maintaining strong social connections, including diminished mobility, limited access to transportation, and often, the loss of a loved one or caretaker, Murphy said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

So much of his job was just plain grueling, the challenges huge and often seemingly intractable.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama