Synonyms for

Umpire

Verb / ˈʌˌmpaɪɜ: / Another word for umpire — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An official in a game who makes sure the rules are followed and settles disputes between players.

Synonyms & similar words

ump arbitrator arbiter referee referee official arbitrator judge mediator adjudicator ruler controller inspector inspector overseer supervisor manager monitor overseer moderator facilitator peacemaker conciliator negotiator

Synonyms by register

Formal

arbiter adjudicator mediator referee

Informal

ref judge boss

Literary

overseer overlord

Antonyms

player participant competitor contestant athlete protagonist

Common collocations

  • call the game
  • act as umpire
  • baseball umpire
  • tennis umpire
  • chief umpire
  • dispute the umpire's call
  • appeal to the umpire

Word family

noun umpire
verb umpire

Usage note

Primarily used in sports contexts to refer to an official who enforces the rules. Can also be used metaphorically for someone who settles disputes.

Example sentences

  1. The umpire called the game fairly.
  2. The umpire wore a mask to protect his face from the baseball.
  3. The umpire signaled a home run.
  4. The umpire told the coach to calm down.
  5. The umpire made a controversial call.

Quotes

  • "An umpire must be able to keep the game under control, but not by being an ogre." - Dutch Leonard
  • "The best umpired game is the game in which the fans cannot recall the umpires who worked it." - Bill Klem
  • "The job of an umpire is to make everyone happy. Only an umpire can do that." - Nestor Chylak

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