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

There are legitimate circumstances in which content may be corrected, challenged or removed. — Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

This data challenged a familiar story about rising inequality. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

And a psychologist testifying for the prosecution challenged the delusion diagnosis. — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

My job is to create an environment where talented people are challenged, trusted and given the opportunity to become exceptional leaders. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

The offense and the offensive coordinator will challenge him in a way he hasn't been challenged in quite some time. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

A number of parties, including states where coal plants have been slated to close, have challenged this declaration. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

However, Bartiromo's attorney, Bryan Freedman, has challenged reports characterizing her departure as a firing. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Many higher-income countries, though challenged by the disruption, have cushioned the blow by tapping strategic reserves or using their financial and political clout to secure emergency supplies. — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026