Ref and Umpire

Ref noun - (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play.

Umpire is a synonym for ref in judge topic. In some cases you can use "Umpire" instead a noun "Ref", when it comes to topics like decide.

Umpire noun - A person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy.

Ref is a synonym for umpire in decide topic. You can use "Ref" instead the word "Umpire" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as person who settles dispute. informal substitute

Nearby Words: umpired, umpiring