honest broker

honest broker

noun

Definition of HONEST BROKER

: a neutral mediator

Examples of HONEST BROKER

1. <after all the bad blood on both sides, we need to find someone who hasn't been influenced and can act as an honest broker>

First Known Use of HONEST BROKER

circa 1884

Related to HONEST BROKER

Synonyms: broker, buffer, conciliator, go-between, mediator, interceder, intercessor, intermediary, intermediate, interposer, middleman, peacemaker

Related Words: troubleshooter; moderator; bargainer, negotiant, negotiator; appeaser, pacificator, pacifier, reconciler; agent, attorney, deputy, factor, procurator, proxy; liaison, medium; ambassador, emissary, envoy, legate, messenger; delegate, representative; busybody, interferer, meddler; arbiter, arbitrator, judge, referee, umpire; adviser (also advisor), counselor (or counsellor)

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Rhymes with HONEST BROKER

mediocre, power broker, red-hot poker, yellow ocher