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go-between

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Synonyms and Antonyms of go-between

1 one that carries a message or does an errand

I acted as go-between between the law office and the courthouse.

Synonyms of go-between

courier, messenger, page, runner

Words Related to go-between

forerunner, harbinger, herald

agent, ambassador, delegate, deputy, emissary, envoy, representative

bearer, carrier, deliveryman, letter carrier, mail carrier, mailman

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

He acted as go-between for the two warring nations during the peace process.

Synonyms of go-between

broker, buffer, conciliator, intercessor, intermediary, intermediate, interposer, mediator, middleman, peacemaker

Words Related to go-between

bargainer, negotiant, negotiator

appeaser, pacificator, pacifier, reconciler

agent, attorney, deputy, factor, procurator, proxy

liaison, medium

arbiter, arbitrator, judge, referee, umpire

adviser (also advisor), counselor (or counsellor)

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