Synonyms for quarterbacked


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kwawr-ter-bak
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɔr tərˌbæk

Top 10 synonyms for quarterbacked Other synonyms for the word quarterbacked

Définition of quarterbacked

Origin :
  • in U.S. football, 1876, from quarter (n.) + back (n.); so called from his position on the field at the start of play, between the halfback and the center. As a verb from 1945. Figurative sense from 1952. Monday morning quarterback is 1932 (n.), 1972 (v.); originally pro football player slang for sportswriters (U.S. professional football games typically are played on Sundays).
  • As in lead : verb guide physically
  • As in lead : verb guide mentally; influence
  • As in arrange : verb make plans, often involving agreement
  • As in overlook : verb supervise
  • As in oversee : verb manage, supervise
  • As in plan : verb think out; prepare in advance
  • As in spearhead : verb lead, start
  • As in supervise : verb manage people, project
  • As in boss : verb control; command
  • As in control : verb have charge of
  • As in coordinate : verb match, relate
  • As in direct : verb manage, oversee
  • As in guide : verb direct, lead

Antonyms for quarterbacked

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