umpires
The word “umpires” has 2 syllables: um-pires.
It's pronounced as /ˈʌm.paɪərz/.
What is synonym and antonym for umpires?
In the thesaurus, “umpires” has 11 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for umpires along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for umpires
- adjudges
- arbitrator
- decides
- determines
- judge
- judges
- ref
- referee
- referees
- settles
- ump
Antonyms for umpires
- equivocates
- hedges
- skirts
Meanings of umpires
- noun
- The official who presides over a tennis game sat on a high chair.
- One of the two white-coated officials who preside over a cricket match.
- One of usually 4 officials who preside over a baseball game.
- The official who stands behind the line on the defensive side.
- A match official on the ground deciding and enforcing the rules during play. As of 2007 the Australian Football League uses 3, or in the past 2 or just 1. The other officials, the goal umpires and boundary umpires, are normally not called just umpires alone.
- A person who arbitrates between contending parties.
- The official who presides over a curling game.
Example Sentences
- The baseball players exchanged glances, awaiting the umpires' decision on the close call.
- In the heated tennis match, both players appealed to the umpires for a fair judgment.
- The soccer team respected the authority of the umpires and played with sportsmanship.
- A hush fell over the stadium as the cricket umpires deliberated on the LBW appeal.
- During the volleyball championship, the crowd erupted in cheers or jeers based on the umpires' calls.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to umpires, such as: adjudges, arbitrator, decides, determines, equivocates, hedges, judge.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.