Synonyms of referee

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noun

as in umpire

a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy

served as the unofficial referee in disputes over the family business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• umpire
• judge
• arbitrator
• moderator
• arbiter
• negotiator
• magistrate
• adjudicator
• jurist
• mediator
• intermediary
• intermediate
• conciliator
• peacemaker
• reconciler
• mediatrix
• justice
• troubleshooter
• decider
• go-between

referee

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verb

as in to umpire

to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)

their father usually ends up refereeing any disputes concerning use of the big TV

Synonyms & Similar Words

• umpire
• decide
• judge
• settle
• determine
• adjudicate
• arbitrate
• adjudge
• resolve
• hear
• prosecute
• consider
• deliberate
• rule (on)
• weigh
• conclude
• deem
• ponder
• try
• moderate
• mediate
• negotiate
• size up
• redetermine
• find (for or against)
• rejudge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• skirt
• hedge
• equivocate
• pussyfoot

• skirt
• hedge
• equivocate
• pussyfoot