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umpire

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of umpire

a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy
  • Tom usually acts as umpire in the all-too-frequent squabbles between the two other roommates.
Synonyms of umpire

adjudicator, arbiter, arbitrator, judge, referee
Words Related to umpire

jurist, justice, magistrate

intermediary, intermediate, mediator, moderator, negotiator

conciliator, go-between, peacemaker, reconciler, troubleshooter

decider

umpire

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of umpire

to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
  • In our family disputes regarding the use of our home entertainment system are umpired by Dad.
Synonyms of umpire

adjudge, adjudicate, arbitrate, decide, determine, judge, referee, rule (on), settle
Words Related to umpire

consider, deem, deliberate, hear, ponder, weigh

size up

mediate, moderate, negotiate

prosecute, try

find (for or against)

conclude, resolve
Near Antonyms of umpire

equivocate, hedge, pussyfoot, skirt

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