Definition of Watergate

1. Noun. A political scandal involving abuse of power and bribery and obstruction of justice; led to the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974.

Exact synonyms: Watergate Scandal
Generic synonyms: Outrage, Scandal

Definition of Watergate

1. Proper noun. An American political scandal (beginning with a burglary in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC in 1972) that eventually led to resignation of US President Richard Nixon. ¹

2. Noun. a gate opening onto water, or only or mainly accessible by water. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Watergate

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Watanabe
Watch Night
Water Bearer
Waterbury
Waterford
Watergate (current term)
Watergate salad
Watergate salads
Watergate scandal
Waterloo
Waterloo cracker
Waterloos
Waterlooville
Waters
Waters' operation
Waters' projection
Waters' view
Waters' view radiograph
Waterson
Waterston operation

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