Bloodgate

Pronunciation: /blʌdɡeɪt/

Definitions of bloodgate

noun a scandal involving the deliberate manipulation of blood samples in a sports event

Example Sentences

A1 The bloodgate was closed to prevent any leaks.

A2 The villagers believed that the bloodgate held the key to their survival.

B1 The bloodgate scandal rocked the entire community.

B2 The company's reputation was tarnished by the bloodgate controversy.

C1 The investigation into the bloodgate incident revealed shocking details.

C2 The government launched a full inquiry into the bloodgate affair.

Examples of bloodgate in a Sentence

formal The investigation into the bloodgate scandal revealed shocking details of players faking injuries to manipulate match outcomes.

informal Did you hear about the bloodgate incident during last night's game? It was crazy!

slang That team's tactics are so shady, they might as well be playing bloodgate style.

figurative The leaked emails opened a bloodgate of controversy that the company couldn't contain.

Grammatical Forms of bloodgate

• past tense: bloodgated
• plural: bloodgates
• comparative: more bloodgate
• superlative: most bloodgate
• present tense: bloodgates
• future tense: will bloodgate
• perfect tense: have bloodgated
• continuous tense: is bloodgating
• singular: bloodgate
• positive degree: bloodgate
• infinitive: to bloodgate
• gerund: bloodgating
• participle: bloodgated

Origin and Evolution of bloodgate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bloodgate' is believed to have originated from Old English, where 'blood' referred to the red fluid that circulates in the arteries and veins, and 'gate' meant a passage or opening.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'bloodgate' has evolved to take on a more metaphorical meaning, often used to describe a scandal or controversy involving bloodshed or violence.