| Main Entry: | ref |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | judge |
Synonyms: |
arbiter, arbitrator, expert, intermediary, moderator, referee, umpire |
| Main Entry: | mediator |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who negotiates agreement |
Synonyms: |
advocate, arbiter, arbitrator, broker, conciliator, fixer, go-between, interagent, interceder, intermediary, intermediator, judge, medium, middle person, moderator, negotiator, peacemaker, ref, referee, rent-a-judge, troubleshooter, umpire |
| Notes: | arbitrators make a decision/judgment but mediators do not |
Antonyms: |
arguer, fighter |
| Main Entry: | referee |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who mediates, judges |
Synonyms: |
adjudicator, arbiter, arbitrator, conciliator, judge, ref, umpire |
| Main Entry: | umpire |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who settles dispute |
Synonyms: |
adjudicator, arbiter, arbitrator, assessor, compromiser, inspector, judge, justice, mediator, moderator, negotiator, peacemaker, proprietor, ref, referee, settler, ump |