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

In May, the agency also placed limits on a data broker that the agency began investigating in 2022. — Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

On the same street, brokers are struggling to fill storefronts that have been vacant for years, with asking rents as high as $142 per square foot. — Lila Barth, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

This tour represents Brooks’ latest effort to push back against music industry headwinds — specifically, spiraling ticket prices and bots or brokers snatching up prime tickets during onsales before fans have access. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026

There may be fewer brokers CMS in September issued a rule that places a moratorium on brokers new to offering ACA coverage. — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing broker

• honest broker