umppired

/ˈʌmpɪərd/

Definitions

1. verb

to umpire or officiate a game, especially one involving skill or strategy, poorly or ineffectively

“The novice coach umppired the match, causing both teams to lose interest.”

2. noun

a person who umpires or officiates a game, especially one involving skill or strategy, poorly or ineffectively

“The umppired coach was criticized for his poor decision-making.”

Synonyms

  • botched
  • bungled
  • mishandled

Antonyms

  • competently
  • expertly