quarterbacks

The word “quarterbacks” has 3 syllables: quar-ter-backs

It's pronounced as /ˈkwɔːrtərbæks/

What is synonym and antonym for quarterbacks?

In the thesaurus, “quarterbacks” has 58 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quarterbacks along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quarterbacks

administers
architects
arrangers
bosses
builders
captains
commanders
commands
contrivers
controls
designers
developers
directors
directs
engineers
finaglers
formulators
generators
governs
guides
handlers
handles
hatchers
heads
inaugurators
initiators
inspirers
instituters
institutors
leaders
machinators
makers
managers
manages
maneuverers
masterminds
monitors
orders
organizers
originators
overlooks
oversees
pioneers
planners
plotters
producers
reigns
rides herd on
rules
runs
schemers
shepherds
shows
spawners
steers
superintends
supervises
watches over

Antonyms for quarterbacks

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 quarterbacks

noun
1. An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
2. An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
3. (rugby football) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
verb
1. To play the position of quarterback.
2. (by extension) To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity.

Example Sentences

The team's success heavily relies on the skills of its talented quarterbacks.
During the practice session, the coach evaluated the performance of all potential quarterbacks.
The fans cheered loudly as one of the star quarterbacks threw a spectacular touchdown pass.
In the huddle, the quarterbacks discussed their strategy for the upcoming crucial play.
Scouts from various teams closely watched the college game to identify promising young quarterbacks for recruitment.

On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quarterbacks, such as: abandon, administers, architects, arrangers, bosses, builders, captains.

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