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Another word for ump
Choosing another word for ump depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules and arbitrate on matters arising from the play, especially in baseball or softball; an umpire.
Usage Example
"The coach walked onto the field to argue the close call at home plate with the umpire."
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umpire
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referee
ref
official
arbiter
• verb (Context 2)
To act as an umpire in a sporting event, especially a baseball or softball game.
Usage Example
"He volunteered to umpire the Little League championship game on Saturday afternoon."
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umpire
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referee
ref
officiate
arbitrate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ump. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ump