Synonym: arbitrator, judge, mediator, moderator, umpire. Similar words: reference, preference, referendum, preferential, refer, prefer, refer to, preferred. Meaning: [‚refə'rɪː] 
n. 1. (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play 2. someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication 3. an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case. v. 1. be a referee or umpire in a sports competition 2. evaluate professionally a colleague's work.
n. 1. (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play 2. someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication 3. an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case. v. 1. be a referee or umpire in a sports competition 2. evaluate professionally a colleague's work. 
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(31) He's squabbling with the referee.
(32) The referee whistled and the game was over.
(33) The referee called the goal illegal.
(34) The referee applied the rules to the letter .
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(35) He was sent off for swearing at the referee.
(36) The referee awarded a penalty to the home team.
(37) He remonstrated with the referee.
(38) They were rather less than charitable towards the referee.
(39) The referee gave a free kick for handball.
(40) He was booked by the referee for foul play.
(41) The referee made an unfair decision.
(42) The referee has given a penalty.
(43) Fans jeered at the referee.
(44) The referee booked three players for offensive behaviour.
(45) The referee counted ten over the fallen boxer.
(46) He pushed the referee in a fit of temper.
(47) The referee ignored voices baying for a penalty.
(48) The referee whistled and the game began.
(49) The referee started counting over the fallen boxer.
(50) The referee was accused of being partial .
(51) The referee won't allow any rough stuff .
(52) He couldn't resist a dig at the referee.
(53) The referee whistled for a foul.
(54) His headmaster agreed to act as his referee.
(55) He was ruled offside by the referee.
(56) The referee was escorted from the pitch by police.
(57) He was accused of hurling abuse at the referee.
(58) The referee warned the players to mind their language.
(59) The referee awarded a corner.
(60) Does the referee have the power to send him off the field?
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