rematched
Faced off again
Rematched is the past tense of rematch, meaning paired again for another contest or competition.
Teams or opponents who faced each other before are rematched when they meet again: The two boxers were rematched after their controversial first fight.
The word appears in sports scheduling and tournament brackets when previous competitors are drawn together again.
Multi-round competitive event
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- qualifierWord or phrase limiting meaning
- semifinalSecond-to-last tournament stage
final · bracket · seed · fixture · series · league · season · draw
Defeating an opponent
- defeatVictory over another
- upsetDisturb, topple, or shock
- reversalComplete change of direction
- redemptionRecovery or moral restoration
comeback · turnaround · vindication · result · score · triumph · loss · win
Bitter ongoing rivalry
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- nemesisPersistent source of ruin
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
clash · confrontation · revenge · vendetta · conflict · tension · dispute · enmity
Repeated broadcast segment
- redoPerform once more
- restartCommence anew
- rebootCycle power intentionally
- second-chanceRenewed opportunity after failing
comeback · return · resurgence · revival · rekindling · renewed · again · another
One who contends against
- partnerOne who shares activity
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
- counterpartCorresponding person or thing
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
contender · combatant · competitor · duo · tandem · matchup · bracket · seeding
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- qualifierWord or phrase limiting meaning
semifinal · final · bracket · seed · fixture · series · league · season · draw · schedule
victory
Defeating an opponent
redemption · comeback · turnaround · vindication · result · score · triumph · loss · win · draw
feud
Bitter ongoing rivalry
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- nemesisPersistent source of ruin
- antagonistOne who opposes another
adversary · clash · confrontation · revenge · vendetta · conflict · tension · dispute · enmity · animosity
replay
Repeated broadcast segment
second-chance · comeback · return · resurgence · revival · rekindling · renewed · again · another · retry
opponent
One who contends against
- partnerOne who shares activity
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
- counterpartCorresponding person or thing
challenger · contender · combatant · competitor · duo · tandem · matchup · bracket · seeding · assignment