Synonyms of umpire

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noun

as in referee

a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy

usually acts as umpire in the all-too-frequent squabbles between the two other roommates

Synonyms & Similar Words

• referee
• judge
• arbitrator
• moderator
• arbiter
• negotiator
• magistrate
• adjudicator
• jurist
• mediator
• intermediary
• conciliator
• justice
• intermediate
• peacemaker
• mediatrix
• reconciler
• troubleshooter
• decider
• go-between

umpire

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verb

as in to decide

to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)

in our family disputes regarding the use of our home entertainment system are umpired by Dad

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decide
• judge
• settle
• referee
• determine
• arbitrate
• adjudicate
• adjudge
• rule (on)
• resolve
• hear
• prosecute
• consider
• weigh
• deem
• conclude
• deliberate
• ponder
• mediate
• try
• find (for or against)
• moderate
• negotiate
• size up
• redetermine
• rejudge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hedge
• skirt
• equivocate
• pussyfoot