Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
garble
verb
/ˈɡɑːr.bəl/
Definition
To mix up or distort the meaning of something, making it confusing or unclear.
Examples
- When she spoke, her words were so fast that they started to garble.
- The instructions were garbled, leaving us unsure of what to do next.
- His speech was so garbled that no one understood what he was trying to say.
Meaning
To distort or confuse an idea, message, or information in communication.
Synonyms
- mix up
- distort
- confuse
- jumble
- misinterpret
