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

2 of 2

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

Scenes like the one that played out at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday afternoon only fuel the idea that some fans have about umpires wanting to be part of the show at a baseball game. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Caballero’s pre-pitch routine has rankled opposing pitchers — and even some umpires — all season. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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

Oddly enough, three of the worst umpires in the league all took a buyout earlier this month and will retire at the end of the year. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.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

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

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