Pronunciations
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/ˈwɑtəɹˌɡeɪt/
Pronunciation notes
- US
Proper noun
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.
Usage- Transitive
To engage in activities associated with the Watergate scandal.
Usage- Intransitive
- Rare