watergate

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/ˈwɑtəɹˌɡeɪt/

verb 3noun 2name 1

Collocations

VERB + WATERGATE

carry, scale

WATERGATE + NOUN

scandal

PREP.

out, through

ADV.

openly

Definitions

name

An American political scandal (beginning with a burglary in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, in 1972) that eventually led to the resignation of US President Richard Nixon.

verb

To treat in a manner reminiscent of the Watergate scandal.

To engage in activities associated with the Watergate scandal.

noun

A gate opening onto water, or only or mainly accessible by water.

Alternative form of water gate.

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Example Bank

Nixon tried to stonewall through Watergate by ignoring it, but it didn't work.

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This scandal is beginning to resemble the size and the scale of Watergate.

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Nixon resigned because of the Watergate scandal.

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G. Gordon Liddy, the guy Richard Nixon hired to carry out the Watergate break-in, openly worshiped the SS.

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i Register

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