Definitions
- Describing a situation where a message or information is not communicated accurately. - Referring to a situation where the intended meaning of a message is not conveyed properly. - Talking about a situation where a message is misunderstood or misinterpreted due to poor communication.
- Describing a situation where a message or information is distorted or garbled. - Referring to a situation where the intended meaning of a message is completely altered or destroyed. - Talking about a situation where a message is so poorly communicated that it becomes incomprehensible or confusing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where communication has gone wrong.
- 2Both words refer to messages or information that have been altered or misunderstood.
- 3Both words can be used to describe spoken or written communication.
- 4Both words imply negative consequences for the communication process.
- 5Both words are relatively uncommon and may be unfamiliar to ESL learners.
What is the difference?
- 1Severity: Mangle implies a more severe distortion or alteration of the message than misconvey.
- 2Intention: Misconvey suggests a mistake or unintentional error in communication, while mangle may imply intentional distortion or manipulation.
- 3Clarity: Misconvey implies that the message was unclear or poorly communicated, while mangle suggests that the message was completely garbled or incomprehensible.
- 4Scope: Misconvey can refer to a partial or incomplete communication of the message, while mangle implies a complete destruction or alteration of the message.
- 5Usage: Misconvey is more commonly used in academic or technical contexts, while mangle is more commonly used in informal or journalistic contexts.
Remember this!
Misconvey and mangle are synonyms that describe situations where communication has gone wrong. However, misconvey implies a mistake or unintentional error in communication, while mangle suggests intentional distortion or manipulation. Additionally, mangle implies a more severe distortion or alteration of the message than misconvey, and is more commonly used in informal or journalistic contexts.
