Synonyms of umpires

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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