Sports Officiating

verb past tense of the verb 'blind', meaning to make someone unable to see

adjective describing someone or something that cannot see or has impaired vision

• The bright light from the sun blinded me as I stepped outside.
• I was blinded by the flash of the camera.
• The car's headlights totally blinded me for a moment.
• His anger blinded him to the truth of the situation.

verb to rule against or decide against something

adjective having the power to make a final decision or judgment

• The judge issued a ruling overruling the objection made by the defense attorney.
• I can't believe the teacher overruled our request for an extension on the assignment.
• The boss totally overruled my idea for the new project.
• Sometimes our emotions can overrule our logic in decision-making.

noun a person who judges or decides the outcome of a dispute or competition

• The adjudicator carefully reviewed all the evidence presented during the trial.
• The adjudicator is going to decide who wins the case.
• I heard the adjudicator is a tough cookie when it comes to making decisions.
• In the game of life, we are all our own adjudicators, determining right from wrong.