Antonyms for umpired

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uhm-pahyuhr

Phonetic Transcription : ˈʌm paɪər

Definition of umpired

Origin : c.1400, noumper, from Old French nonper "odd number, not even," in reference to a third person to arbitrate between two, from non "not" + per "equal," from Latin par. Initial -n- lost by mid-15c. due to faulty separation of a noumpere, heard as an oumpere. Originally legal, the gaming sense first recorded 1714 (in wrestling).

As in arbitrate : verb achieve settlement
As in judge : verb make decision from evidence; deduce
As in mediate : verb try to bring to an agreement
As in moderate : verb mediate, arbitrate
As in negotiate : verb bargain, discuss
As in officiate : verb oversee, manage
As in referee : verb judge, mediate
As in adjudicate : verb formally judge

Example sentences :

He drilled them in military parades and umpired them in their disputes and games.
Extract from : « The Wonderful Story of Washington » by Charles M. Stevens

The latter gentleman was on bases and Mr. Cochran umpired at the plate.
Extract from : « The Lucky Seventh » by Ralph Henry Barbour

They called him "Honest Joe" at the time he umpired, and few ever disputed his decisions.
Extract from : « Fast Nine » by Alan Douglas

But judging from Tora's voice—it sounds really aggrieved—I think it's time we went and umpired about the dustbin.
Extract from : « Mrs. Maxon Protests » by Anthony Hope

Synonyms for umpired

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