Synonyms of challenges

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noun

plural of challenge

1

as in objections

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

there were no serious challenges to the legislative bill, so it passed easily

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objections
• exceptions
• complaints
• questions
• difficulties
• protests
• criticisms
• demurrers
• expostulations
• remonstrances
• stinks
• doubts
• demurrals
• fusses
• disputes
• suspicions
• demurs
• qualms
• misgivings
• kicks
• uncertainties
• misunderstandings
• skepticism
• squabbles
• compunctions
• quibbles
• scruples
• dissents
• arguments
• quarrels
• debates
• conflicts
• rebellions
• reluctances
• censures
• statics
• mistrust
• distrust
• cavils
• disobediences
• defiances
• reservations
• niggles
• hassles
• misdoubts
• indeterminations
• dubitations
• dubieties
• incertitudes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sanctions
• approvals
• agreements
• acceptances
• assents
• acquiescences
• compliances
• obediences

2

as in problems

something that requires thought and skill for resolution

the many challenges facing developing countries in the 21st century

Synonyms & Similar Words

• problems
• matters
• issues
• troubles
• cases
• questions
• nuts
• dilemmas
• predicaments
• quandaries
• knots
• pitfalls
• conundrums
• puzzles
• mysteries
• hot waters
• toughies
• riddles
• quagmires
• corners
• jams
• glitches
• snags
• fixes
• pickles
• cruxes
• enigmas
• holes
• puzzlements
• mires
• spots
• Gordian knots
• hitches
• sticky wickets
• catches
• brainteasers
• stumpers
• posers
• catch-22's

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• solutions
• answers
• silver bullets
• magic bullets
• panaceas
• cure-alls

challenges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of challenge

1

as in questions

to demand proof of the truth or rightness of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• questions
• disputes
• contests
• doubts
• queries
• calls in question
• protests
• oppugns
• impeaches
• objects (to)
• resists
• kicks (about)
• opposes
• mistrusts
• fights
• combats

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• believes
• accepts
• embraces
• supports
• swallows
• defends
• backs
• advocates
• champions
• promotes
• endures
• tolerates
• abides
• stomachs

2

as in dares

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

• dares
• confronts
• stumps
• defies
• faces
• braves
• breasts
• outbraves
• brazens
• outfaces
• beards

3

as in requires

to have as a requirement

having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requires
• needs
• demands
• wants
• takes
• claims
• involves
• necessitates
• calls for
• warrants
• entails
• bears
• asks
• begs
• lacks
• cries (for)
• hurts (for)
• clamors (for)
• insists
• stipulates
• commands
• quests
• presses
• exacts
• enjoins

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• has
• holds
• possesses
• owns

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of challenges

Noun

Kenya’s own top-flight football league and national teams, for instance, have been riddled with challenges ranging from leadership wrangles to payment delays. — Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

However, their power requirements create additional challenges for facilities already managing substantial electricity consumption. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

He leveraged baseball’s new robot umpire challenge system better than anyone, leading MLB with 185 challenges and 105 overturns during the regular season. — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Managed retreat often is fraught with political challenges and local resistance. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Number of successful Automated Ball-Strike System challenges by Series MVP William Contreras in the first Fall Classic utilizing robot umpire technology. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says the FBI is watching approximately 20 people over concerns involving her, describing the safety challenges that have come with her and the WNBA’s growing popularity. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

However, SpaceX’s retreat from the public square comes as both NASA and the Space Force confront growing challenges from a rising space program in China and an aging but still dangerous Russia in space. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026

This change comes at a time when boards are already facing challenges filling the role. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

Healthcare affordability is quickly becoming one of the most pressing workforce challenges small businesses face heading into 2027. — Glynn Frechette, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Defense challenges claims of disruption Sabatini sought to undermine the university’s account by distinguishing between students feeling frightened and actual interruptions to academic activities. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Climbing stairs challenges several aspects of your physical fitness and can provide insight into how well your body handles everyday movements. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2026

Contreras was excellent defensively behind the plate and made great use of his team Automatic Ball-Strike System challenges. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2026

Participants are encouraged to bring questions regarding the cybersecurity challenges their businesses face. — Aegis, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026

Eating in Richmond challenges a diner from elsewhere, in the best way, with novel textures and flavors, Lee told me. — Christopher Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026

In her work with CSS and the study, Uhls challenges her gut instincts on young people’s take on entertainment. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Along the way, Eric meets Ivy (Lee), a sharp-witted punk rocker who challenges his perspective. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026