Watergate
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Verb — To treat someone, or handle a situation, in a way that recalls the Watergate political scandal — especially through cover-ups or abuse of power.
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Etymology
From the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., site of the 1972 break-in that triggered the scandal ending in President Nixon's resignation; the hotel itself was named after a spot on the Potomac once used for concerts.
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What does “Watergate” mean?
The word “Watergate” means to treat someone, or handle a situation, in a way that recalls the Watergate political scandal — especially through cover-ups or abuse of power. In plain terms, to act out a political cover-up scandal, echoing the original Watergate affair.
How do you pronounce “Watergate”?
“Watergate” is pronounced WAH-tuhr-gayt (/ˈwɑtəɹˌɡeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Watergate” in a sentence?
Here is “Watergate” used in a sentence: “Critics accused the mayor's office of trying to watergate the leaked documents by stonewalling every question.”
What part of speech is “Watergate”?
“Watergate” is a verb.
Where does the word “Watergate” come from?
The word “Watergate” dates back to around 1972. From the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., site of the 1972 break-in that triggered the scandal ending in President Nixon's resignation; the hotel itself was named after a spot on the Potomac once used for concerts.
Is “Watergate” a common word?
“Watergate” is an uncommon word in modern English.