HyperDic: watergate

English > 1 sense of the word Watergate:
NOUNeventWatergate, Watergate scandala political scandal involving abuse of power and bribery and obstruction of justice
Watergate > pronunciation
Soundswaa'tergey.t; wao'tergey.t
Rhymesabate ... welterweight: 559 rhymes with eyt...
English > Watergate: 1 sense > noun 1, event
MeaningA political scandal involving abuse of power and bribery and obstruction of justice; led to the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974.
SynonymWatergate scandal
Instance ofscandal, outrageA disgraceful event
SpanishWatergate
CatalanWatergate

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