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umpire

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of umpire

a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy

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, mediatrix, moderator, negotiator

conciliator, go-between, peacemaker, reconciler, troubleshooter

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

mediate, moderate, negotiate

find (for or against)

conclude, resolve

redetermine, rejudge

Near Antonyms of umpire

equivocate, hedge, pussyfoot, skirt

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