quarterback
nounHow many syllables in quarterback?
There are 3 syllables in the word quarterback.How to pronounce quarterback:
Definition of quarterback:
- quarterback (noun):
- (football) the person who plays quarterback.
- an offensive back in football who usually lines up behind the center, calls the signals, and directs the offensive play of the team
Synonyms for quarterback:
architect
builder
captain
commander
designer
director
engineer
field general
formulator
handler
leader
maker
manager
mastermind
organizer
originator
producer
signal caller
Antonyms for quarterback:
abandon
abdicate
abnegate
capitulate
cast
cede
concede
deliver up
desert
discard
ditch
drop
dump
fold
forbear
forego
forfeit
forgo
forsake
forswear
give up
kick
leave
let go
neglect
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