Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for watergate. Search instead for vatergottes.
Definitions

watergate

[waw-ter-geyt, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌgeɪt, ˈwɒt ər- /
VERB
quash
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annul clamp down on crack down on invalidate overrule repeal rescind reverse revoke set aside squelch undo vacate veto void
STRONG
abrogate discharge dissolve kill negate overthrow vitiate
WEAK
black out bottle up cork up declare null and void hush up put damper on put the lid on shut down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow approve do enforce keep permit sanction validate
WEAK
aid assist help rebuild start support

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

After Watergate, that was considered an abuse of power.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The tapes brought to light by Butterfield revealed what the president knew about the Watergate break-in and his role in covering it up.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The "Greek Watergate" led to the resignation of one of the prime minister's closest aides, his nephew Grigoris Dimitriadis.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The Fed raised rates sharply and a punishing recession followed, punctuated by Nixon’s resignation over Watergate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Howard Hunt had his wife call the Watergate Hotel to rent a banquet room for the night of May 26.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin