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

The states’ lawsuit follows two other lawsuits filed in The Court of International Trade in July by small businesses that also challenged the 301 tariffs. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Then individuals tied to the congressman and Patty García challenged the petition signatures of Macías and Sigcho-López. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Our study shows that many organizations still lack clear rules for when AI outputs should be challenged or overridden. — Neil Dhar, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

And while Dalke initially challenged among the leaders at the International Open in Munich before settling for T30, his performance at the Detroit Golf Club was not as encouraging. — Leon Imber, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Investors also challenged lofty tech stock valuations and doubted whether surging capital spending will generate adequate returns. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

California’s program is being challenged in court by both environmentalists who say the law doesn’t go far enough and states that argue the law will extend into their borders. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The discovery has challenged existing theories of planet formation, suggesting planets can emerge in environments previously considered unlikely. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

On the Republican side, former news anchor Alford is being challenged by political newcomers Heather Shelton, a realtor, and Scott Vincent Vera, who identifies himself as part of the right wing of the Republican Party. — Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026