garble

[ˈɡɑːrb(ə)l]

garble Definition

• 1. reproduce a message, sound, or transmission in a confused and distorted way
• 2. select and interpret (a fact or event) to suit one's own interests or agenda
• 3. mix up or confuse (a story or message)

Using garble: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "garble" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The static garbled the message.

• Example

  The report was garbled by the media.

• Example

  He garbled the instructions and caused a disaster.

• Example

  The translation was garbled and made no sense.

garble Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for garble

• distort
• mangle
• misrepresent
• pervert
• twist

Antonyms for garble

• clarify
• elucidate
• explain

Phrases with garble

• garble something together

  put together something in a hasty or confused way, making it difficult to understand

  Example

  I had to garble together a presentation at the last minute.

• garble of voices

  a confused mixture of voices or sounds that are difficult to distinguish

  Example

  The room was filled with a garble of voices, making it hard to hear anything clearly.

• garbled message

  a message that is distorted and difficult to understand

  Example

  The garbled message caused confusion among the team.

Origins of garble

from Old French 'garbeler', meaning 'to sift' or 'to strain'

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Summary: garble in Brief

The verb 'garble' [ˈɡɑːrb(ə)l] means to reproduce a message, sound, or transmission in a confused and distorted way. It can also mean to select and interpret a fact or event to suit one's own interests or agenda or to mix up or confuse a story or message. Examples include 'The static garbled the message' and 'He garbled the instructions and caused a disaster.' Phrases include 'garble something together,' 'garble of voices,' and 'garbled message.'