CHALLENGE Synonyms: 175 Similar and Opposite Words

challenge 1 of 2

noun

as in objection

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent there were no serious challenges to the legislative bill, so it passed easily

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as in problem

something that requires thought and skill for resolution the many challenges facing developing countries in the 21st century

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challenge

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verb

ˈcha-lənj

as in to question

to demand proof of the truth or rightness of don't hesitate to challenge any statement that generalizes about people

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as in to dare

to invite (someone) to take part in a contest or to perform a feat I challenge you to swim to the other side of the pond

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as in to require

to have as a requirement having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance

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Recent Examples of challenge

Noun

The project was selected for the AFM market pitch in 2020 but faced prolonged development setbacks during the pandemic, with casting remaining the central challenge. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 Every app seems to handle the spoiler challenge slightly differently. —

Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026

Verb

In February, Mirror Indy reported, the Marion County Democratic Party challenged about 80 candidates who sought low-level positions. —

Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026 One of them was cleared for competition after approval last week, while the other — who has repeatedly identified herself as a cisgender woman — is challenging the World Boxing testing requirement in court. —

Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for challenge

Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenge

Noun

Thanks to its modular and distinctly unmilitary design, the U-2 fit the bill and sidestepped the Air Force's objections when the command of the operation went to the CIA.

— David Szondy March 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
As long as dogs are well cared for, there shouldn’t be any objection.

— Ed Sayres, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026