Synonyms of middleman

middleman

noun

ˈmi-dᵊl-ˌman 

as in intermediary

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

the retired statesman is often asked to be a middleman in international disputes

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Examples of middleman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These claims were seconded by other sources, who also note that music is uploaded directly from labels onto TikTok, without passing through Merlin or any middleman. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024

The big money was being made by middlemen and grocery-store owners. —Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024

There’s no need for middlemen or human discretion—at least in theory. —Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024

The pharmacy squeeze At a time when the federal government is suing the primary drug market’s middlemen, the pharmacy benefit managers — with the Federal Trade Commission alleging inflated prices on drugs like insulin — some are pointing the finger at the PBMs for the pharmacy deserts. —Kevin Williams, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024