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

Such conditions are hazardous to players, fans, umpires and stadium workers. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

But the umpires ruled the shot was complete before the bails were dislodged and Carty was not out. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

However, complaints about the umpires continue to this day, and that was the case 137 years ago. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

When Ian Happ made the final out of the frame, the umpires convened and called a delay, a rare stoppage because of the fog-shrouded Wrigley Field. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Contreras has always been an overheating boiler of a ballplayer, with a history of arguing with umpires, throwing bats and helmets, and willing to charge the mound over any slight, real or imagined. — Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Jake Mangum then hit a grounder to third baseman Kyle Karros, and the game ended when umpires determined Karros was interfered with by Billy Cook. — CBS News, 21 June 2026

The umpires saw it differently. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026

Only two umpires will be present for the start of the Texas Rangers vs San Diego Padres game at Globe Life Field because of weather and travel issues in Dallas-Fort Worth on Friday. — Cal Phillips june 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 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