umpire

/ˈʌmpaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who enforces the rules of a game, especially a baseball game, and makes decisions on disputed calls.

“The umpire called the runner out for stepping off base.”

2. verb

To act as an umpire or to make a decision on a disputed matter.

“She umpired the argument, ruling that the other person was in the wrong.”

Synonyms

  • arbiter
  • referee

Antonyms

  • player