Intermediate and Referee

Intermediate

Intermediate noun - One who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement.
Usage example: she often used her father as an intermediate in arguments with her mother

Referee and intermediate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Referee" instead the word "Intermediate" as a noun or a verb.

Referee

Referee noun - A person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy.
Usage example: served as the unofficial referee in disputes over the family business
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Synonyms for Referee

Intermediate and referee are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Intermediate" instead the word "Referee" as a noun or a verb.
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