Synonyms of challenged

challenged

verb

past tense of challenge

1

as in questioned

to demand proof of the truth or rightness of

don't hesitate to challenge any statement that generalizes about people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• questioned
• contested
• disputed
• doubted
• impeached
• queried
• protested
• called in question
• oppugned
• opposed
• resisted
• mistrusted
• kicked (about)
• fought
• combated
• objected (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accepted
• believed
• embraced
• supported
• defended
• swallowed
• backed
• advocated
• promoted
• championed
• tolerated
• endured
• abided
• stomached

2

as in dared

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dared
• confronted
• stumped
• defied
• braved
• faced
• bearded
• brazened
• outbraved
• outfaced
• breasted

3

as in required

to have as a requirement

having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• required
• needed
• demanded
• wanted
• took
• involved
• claimed
• necessitated
• called for
• warranted
• bore
• asked
• begged
• entailed
• insisted
• lacked
• hurt (for)
• enjoined
• cried (for)
• stipulated
• pressed
• commanded
• clamored (for)
• exacted
• quested

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• had
• held
• owned
• possessed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of challenged

At the time, Bishop was a 30-year incumbent who was being challenged by Republican developer Chris West in southwest Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District. — Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Unlike York, Kraft challenged the charges, arguing that the evidence against him was inadmissible. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Both teams had trouble creating scoring chances and neither goalkeeper was challenged in the first half. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

The two-time Masters champion challenged the rowdy fan to say something, and as expected, the spectator remained quiet. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Going forward, tickets that are fewer than 20 days old will be eligible to be challenged online. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2026

Midge's grotesque, defiant nature challenged societal norms, solidifying her as a pioneering and powerful figure in comics. — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Merrill challenged a strike call for just the fourth time this season. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026