garble

/ˈɡɑrbəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to confuse or distort, typically by altering the meaning of something

“The politician’s words were garbled by the translators during the press conference.”

2. verb

to mix or combine something in a way that is confusing or unclear

“The editor had to garble the script to fit it into the time limit.”

3. verb

to speak or write in a way that is unclear or confusing

“She began to garble her words as she struggled to find the right phrase.”

4. noun

a confused or distorted version of something

“The garble of the recording made it hard to understand the speaker.”

5. noun

a mixture or combination of something

“The garble of different cultures created a unique blend of traditions.”

Synonyms

  • confuse
  • distort
  • muddle

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • enlighten