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

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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

The challenges facing our nation and our state will continue to evolve, but our commitment will not. — Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026

Ly said Lennox's journey has shown their family the importance of facing challenges together. — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Chicago’s mayor has extraordinary power to confront these challenges and set a focused vision for the future of our city. — Ashley Hartman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Equally, a business experiencing challenges might represent an excellent opportunity for the right buyer. — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Since Ferguson, Champions League-winning coaches Louis van Gaal and José Mourinho have won cups at United but were ousted after failing to mount serious title challenges in the Premier League. — ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026

Power availability, grid connectivity and equipment delays remain as key challenges for data center development, according to a Thursday report from risk advisory and insurance brokerage WTW. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Connecting that power to the electrical grid is one of science’s greatest engineering challenges. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

At the same time, the tech industry continues to file legal challenges to block state efforts to rein in social media companies. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Verb

Variety has taken stock of each nation’s latest filming benefits, productions shot and challenges ahead. — Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026

The lawsuit challenges the additional tariffs on Canadian goods, and the Liberty Justice Center (LJC) represents the group. — Rich Percival, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026

His slim victory over incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith challenges the assumption that Mississippi’s statewide political outcomes are predetermined. — ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026

That challenges a common worry that elevating one group will alienate everyone else. — Kåre Vernby, The Conversation, 12 Nov. 2026

Even if Van Hollen challenges Schumer and loses, the effort may not hurt his broader political ambitions. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

This brief description for director Visar Morina’s (Exile, Babai) Shame and Money just teases some of the stresses and challenges its characters face amid a high cost of living. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2026

As the discussions at ADIPEC demonstrated, the question is no longer simply how much energy the AI revolution will require, but whether artificial intelligence can help solve some of the very energy challenges its growth is creating. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

The suit challenges the company’s disclosures during a year in which its revenue outlook shifted from modest growth to contraction. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026