Mediate
Mediate verb - To act as a go-between for opposing sides.
Usage example: their middle child is often asked to mediate between the oldest and the youngest
Referee is a synonym for mediate in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Referee" instead a verb "Mediate", when it comes to topics like moderate, arbitrate, umpire, intervene. popular alternative
Referee
Referee verb - To give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute).
Usage example: their father usually ends up refereeing any disputes concerning use of the big TV
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