rematch

/rɪˈmætʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a second contest or meeting between two people or teams that had previously competed against each other.

“The two boxers agreed to a rematch after their first fight ended in a disputed decision.”

2. verb

to contest or compete against someone or something again, especially after a previous contest or meeting.

“The two politicians decided to rematch in the next election.”

Synonyms

  • rematch
  • rerun
  • retry

Antonyms

  • retirement
  • withdrawal