Synonyms for umpire
- noun
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An official who presides over a sports match.
- v. 1
To decide as an umpire.
Related words
- Word family
- umpirage
- Phrases
- line umpire
Choose the right word
In most games the judge is called an umpire; as, the umpire of a game of ball or cricket. In certain cases an umpire is appointed by a court to decide where arbitrators disagree.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- arbitrator Ziri acted as an arbitrator.
- arbiter An arbiter is a fair and impartial determiner of fact.
- mediator The mediator knows better the culture of the woman.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| umpire | steady | |
| arbitrator | falling | |
| arbiter | steady | |
| mediator | rising | |
| ump | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- ump
- 5 letters
- judge1
- 6 letters
- settle2
- 7 letters
- referee3, arbiter3
- 8 letters
- mediator4
- 9 letters
- arbitrate3
- 10 letters
- arbitrator4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (settle2 = 2 syllables).