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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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A University of Michigan study challenges that picture.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Sinner's elimination feels like a gift to the rest of the field - but the sense of opportunity is not without its challenges.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said this week that there are “significant” challenges to reviewing the deal with Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Ortberg acknowledged challenges in the defense business and said Boeing intends to move away from fixed-price contracts.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

He challenges Vincent: what is the meaning of this woman and that child?

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman