quarterback
The word “quarterback” has 3 syllables: quar-ter-back.
It's pronounced as /ˈkwɔːrtərbæk/.
What is synonym and antonym for quarterback?
In the thesaurus, “quarterback” has 112 synonyms and 32 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quarterback along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quarterback
- accompany
- administer
- advise
- adviser
- affect
- agree
- aide
- arrange
- attend
- boss
- bring
- captain
- command
- commander
- conduce
- conduct
- confidant
- construct
- consultant
- control
- counselor
- deal with
- decide
- design
- designer
- determine
- direct
- director
- doctor
- dominate
- draft
- drive
- educate
- encourage
- engineer
- escort
- establish
- excite
- expert
- force
- form
- galvanize
- get
- govern
- guide
- handle
- handler
- harmonize
- hearten
- incline
- induce
- influence
- initiate
- inspect
- inspire
- instill
- instruct
- instructor
- integrate
- introduce
- keep
- launch
- lawyer
- lay out
- lead
- leader
- look after
- maker
- manage
- manager
- maneuver
- manipulate
- mentor
- motivate
- move
- navigate
- negotiate
- operate
- organize
- oversee
- persuade
- plot
- prepare
- prevail
- producer
- project
- promote
- prompt
- provide
- regulate
- resolve
- rule
- run
- schedule
- see
- shepherd
- show
- spark
- spur
- steer
- supervise
- survey
- sway
- tailor
- take care of
- teach
- train
- tutor
- usher
- watch
- watch over
- work out
Antonyms for quarterback
- abandon
- comply
- consent
- desert
- destroy
- disagree
- disarrange
- disorder
- disorganize
- end
- fail
- finish
- follow
- give up
- hesitate
- ignore
- learn
- leave
- leave alone
- let go
- mismanage
- neglect
- obey
- pupil
- ruin
- serve
- stop
- student
- submit
- surrender
- waver
- yield
Meanings of quarterback
- noun
- An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
- An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
- (rugby football) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
- verb
- To play the position of quarterback.
- (by extension) To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity.
Example Sentences
- The coach praised the quarterback for his exceptional performance in the crucial game.
- As the game reached its climax, the quarterback skillfully orchestrated a game-winning drive.
- The young athlete aspired to become the team's starting quarterback one day.
- Despite facing tough defensive lines, the experienced quarterback maintained composure in the pocket.
- The crowd erupted in cheers as the quarterback launched a perfect touchdown pass to his receiver.
On this page you'll find 144 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quarterback, such as: abandon, accompany, administer, advise, adviser, affect, agree.
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