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

Each account should stay tied to the Social Security number, and whoever holds the account should check contact details against official records every year, as brokers already screen customers for identity and sanctions. — Ashok Paudel, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

Not every assignment is right for every broker, and not every client relationship should continue indefinitely. — Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

The commissioner oversees an office with 1,400 employees that regulates more than 1,700 home, auto, workers’ compensation and other insurers, as well as more than 510,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, bail agents and other business entities. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Since then, available retail space has declined by about 13% with the restructuring of the Water Tower Place, and store vacancies have decreased by 2%, according to Gregory Kirsch, managing broker for Kirsch agencies. — Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing broker

• honest broker