n. a political scandal involving abuse of power and bribery and obstruction of justice; led to the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974
Trying to conceal the Watergate break-in was a flagrant abuse of power.
political scandal; Nixon'sdownfall; political disgrace
lake in New Mexico
3 syllables
Wa-ter-gate
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