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

So, with the best plans in place — whether that’s strategic in terms of capping, or the technology itself — brokers find ways. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

However, seemingly hoping to force more people to turn to brokers to find homes that couldn’t be found on free platforms, Compass started delisting thousands of homes from Zillow earlier this year. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Personal information is easily accessible to data brokers and bad actors through online public records databases, according to Bonta, posing a risk to those working in sectors such as legal aid, humanitarian relief, case management and advocacy. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Think of them like brokers who set premium specialty coffee market prices, which are still a part of traditional commodity markets. — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing broker

• honest broker