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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In the 1990s and early 2000s, the Supreme Court heard two such challenges, both brought by the Colorado Republican Federal Campaign Committee.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

FINK: Certainly you saw the more premium end perform super well at the start of the quarter before there were some affordability challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

As people are living longer and facing affordability challenges on everything from housing and medical expenses to gas and groceries, many older adults are under financial strain.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

England's players will not have enough time to adapt to the challenges of playing at high altitude before they take on Mexico in their World Cup last-16 game, says head coach Thomas Tuchel.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Horace and Margaret were steadily scribbling away at their assignments, apparently unbothered by Charlie’s challenges.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson