Synonyms of broker

broker

noun

ˈbrō-kər 

1

as in negotiator

one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement

the broker in the hostage situation was a prominent reporter that the gunman felt he could trust

Synonyms & Similar Words

• negotiator
• mediator
• intermediary
• agent
• ambassador
• middleman
• liaison
• attorney
• buffer
• peacemaker
• conciliator
• honest broker
• negotiant
• intermediate
• intercessor
• proxy
• adviser
• moderator
• representative
• envoy
• interceder
• go-between
• delegate
• referee
• deputy
• interposer
• judge
• bargainer
• umpire
• factor
• messenger
• counselor
• troubleshooter
• emissary
• arbitrator
• procurator
• arbiter
• reconciler
• pacificator
• legate
• appeaser
• busybody
• pacifier
• meddler
• interferer
• medium

2

as in seller

the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money

all of the local yacht brokers were at the boat show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seller
• vendor
• dealer
• trader
• merchant
• salesman
• retailer
• merchandiser
• distributor
• auctioneer
• wholesaler
• exporter
• smuggler
• reseller
• salesperson
• concessionaire
• scalper
• fence
• peddler
• bootlegger
• trafficker
• tradesman
• huckster
• discounter
• saleswoman
• fencer
• hawker
• black marketer
• hustler
• haggler
• salesclerk
• jobber
• horse trader
• shopgirl
• chapman
• bargainer
• e-tailer
• palterer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buyer
• purchaser
• consumer
• user
• end user

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of broker

The broker says that the corner property is mixed-use, with two residential units above and one commercial below, which will be transformed into the Afterlife Bar and Grill. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

The economists tell a similar story about real estate brokers, who have fought to protect their role as middlemen and the hefty commissions that come with it. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

Data removal services such as Incogni can help reduce how much of your personal information is available online by requesting its removal from data brokers and people-search sites. — Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Just before the attacks, one of Edwards' sons had left a job as a broker in the World Trade Center. — Sheryl Lee, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing broker

• honest broker