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    garble
    /ˈɡɑːbl/

    verb

    • 1. reproduce (a message, sound, or transmission) in a confused and distorted way: "the connection was awful and kept garbling his voice"

    noun

    • 1. a garbled account or transmission: "most readers assumed the word was a typographical garble"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGARBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Garble means to make words or messages unclear and difficult to understand. Learn how to use this verb in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and hear the pronunciation.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › garbleGarble Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Garble means to alter or distort something so that its meaning or sound is changed. It can also mean to sift impurities from spices or messages. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, examples, and usage.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › garbleGARBLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Garble definition: to confuse unintentionally or ignorantly; jumble. See examples of GARBLE used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGARBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Garble means to make words or messages unclear and difficult to understand. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see sample sentences and find translations in other languages.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGARBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Garble means to jumble, confuse, or distort something, especially a story, quotation, or message. It can also mean to select the best part of something. See the word origin, pronunciation, and usage examples of garble.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › garbleGarble - definition of garble by The Free Dictionary

    Garble means to mix up or distort something, especially a message or a text, to make it misleading or incomprehensible. It can also mean to select the best part of something, but this sense is rare and archaic.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › garbleGarble - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you garble something, you warp or distort it, making it hard to understand. Talking with marbles in your mouth is one sure way of garbling your speech.