rematch
Another go around
A rematch is a second contest between the same opponents, typically after a close or disputed first meeting: The champion agreed to a rematch.
The word implies unfinished business—someone wants another chance to prove themselves or settle the score.
As a verb, to rematch is to pair opponents again.
Limited stretch of something
- contestOrganized competitive event
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
- face-offDirect clash between opponents
clash · matchup · confrontation · encounter · challenge · playoff · finale · tiebreaker
Repeated broadcast segment
- do-overAnother chance given
- second chanceRenewed opportunity after failure
- round twoSubsequent phase of competition
- sequelContinuation of prior work
encore · another go · renewal · return bout · follow-up · continuation · next chapter · revisitation
Recovery or moral restoration
- vindicationClearance of blame
- paybackRetaliation for wrongs
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- vengeanceRetaliation for injury
settling scores · getting even · avenging · reckoning · comeuppance · retaliation · score-settling · turnabout
Persistent resentment toward someone
- feudBitter ongoing rivalry
- animosityActive, bitter hostility
- bad bloodLasting hostile feelings
- nemesisPersistent source of ruin
antagonism · enmity · hostility · tension · history · archrival · adversary · old enemy
Shift in opposite direction
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- resurgenceReturn after dormancy
- redemption arcNarrative journey toward atonement
- second windRenewed energy after fatigue
rally · reversal of fortune · bounce back · underdog victory · upset · reclaiming · dethroning · return to form
bout
Limited stretch of something
- contestOrganized competitive event
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
face-off · clash · matchup · confrontation · encounter · challenge · playoff · finale · tiebreaker · decider
replay
Repeated broadcast segment
- do-overAnother chance given
- second chanceRenewed opportunity after failure
- round twoSubsequent phase of competition
sequel · encore · another go · renewal · return bout · follow-up · continuation · next chapter · revisitation · rerun
redemption
Recovery or moral restoration
- vindicationClearance of blame
- paybackRetaliation for wrongs
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
vengeance · settling scores · getting even · avenging · reckoning · comeuppance · retaliation · score-settling · turnabout · reversal
grudge
Persistent resentment toward someone
nemesis · antagonism · enmity · hostility · tension · history · archrival · adversary · old enemy · bitter rival
turnaround
Shift in opposite direction
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- resurgenceReturn after dormancy
- redemption arcNarrative journey toward atonement
second wind · rally · reversal of fortune · bounce back · underdog victory · upset · reclaiming · dethroning · return to form
- competitionscontests, tournaments, game, race, final
- matchesmatchstick, matchbox, matchbook, matchhead, wooden sticks
- showdownsshowdown, face-off, faceoff, confrontation, duel
- fighting formatsbout, championship bout, main event, title fight, battle royal
- competitioncompete, competitor, contender, winner, sports
- game mechanicslevels, rules, cooldown, points, health points
rematchdecider
One who resolves matters
rubber match · finale · ultimate showdown · championship match · one-off