Synonyms of umpires

umpires 1 of 2

noun

plural of umpire

as in referees

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 & Similar Words

• referees
• judges
• arbitrators
• negotiators
• moderators
• arbiters
• magistrates
• jurists
• adjudicators
• justices
• mediators
• intermediaries
• conciliators
• intermediates
• peacemakers
• reconcilers
• mediatrixes
• troubleshooters
• deciders
• go-betweens

umpires

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verb

present tense third-person singular of umpire

as in judges

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 & Similar Words

• judges
• decides
• referees
• determines
• settles
• adjudges
• arbitrates
• adjudicates
• rules (on)
• considers
• hears
• resolves
• prosecutes
• weighs
• deems
• concludes
• moderates
• deliberates
• ponders
• finds (for or against)
• tries
• mediates
• sizes up
• negotiates
• redetermines
• rejudges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hedges
• skirts
• equivocates
• pussyfoots

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of umpires

Noun

The contemporary committee considers managers, executives and umpires whose primary contributions have come since 1980. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

The clue [Aid in evaluating some calls] refers to calls made by umpires or referees, who often consult SLOW-MOTION replay before making their rulings. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Among 25 umpires who worked the first two rounds, four had perfect rates and were confirmed on all challenges. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Volpe looked to have a home run to left field, and umpires called it a home run on the field. — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Neither were the umpires on the field, who sent it for a replay review. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Called a home run by the umpires on the field, video review determined the fan did interfere. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Verb

For the first time in the big leagues, umpires’ ball and strike calls can be challenged and either upheld or overturned after a quick review of the pitch data. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026