What is another word for watergating?
Pronunciation: [wˈɔːtəɡˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA) 
Watergating is a term used to describe a political scandal involving abuse of power and attempted cover-up through wiretapping, theft of sensitive documents, and other covert tactics. Synonyms for watergating include the commonly used term "gatekeeping", which implies the same misconduct involving the use of power to manipulate information. Other synonyms include "gate-crashing", "gate-jumping", and "gate-watching", which all denote the illicit and clandestine nature of these actions. These terms are often used in politics, but can also apply to other contexts such as business, sports, and entertainment, where similar approaches are taken to gain an unfair advantage over competitors.
