Gantlet

Synonyms of gantlet

• challenge
• trial
• gauntlet

Antonyms of gantlet

• support
• help
• assistance

Collocations of gantlet

run the gantlet

Frequency: 80 %

He had to run the gantlet of reporters after the scandal broke.

face the gantlet

Frequency: 70 %

He had to face the gantlet of challenges in order to reach his goal.

throw down the gantlet

Frequency: 65 %

She threw down the gantlet and challenged him to a duel.

accept the gantlet

Frequency: 60 %

She gracefully accepted the gantlet and prepared for the competition.

pick up the gantlet

Frequency: 45 %

He decided to pick up the gantlet and compete in the race.

Idiomatic Expressions for gantlet

• Phrase: throw down the gantlet
  Meaning: to issue a challenge or provoke a confrontation
  Usage: The politician threw down the gantlet by accusing his opponent of corruption.