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garbled

 

[ ˈɡɑːbəld ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

confused

Confused or jumbled, especially in speech or writing. Garbled information is difficult to understand and often contains errors or inconsistencies.

Synonyms

confused, jumbled, muddled

Examples of usage

  • The garbled message was full of typos and missing words.
  • His garbled explanation only added to the confusion.
Context #2 | Verb

communication

To mix up or distort information, making it unclear or difficult to understand. Garbling can occur due to technical issues, human error, or intentional manipulation.

Synonyms

confuse, distort, muddle

Examples of usage

  • The telephone line was garbled, making it hard to hear the conversation.
  • She accused him of garbling the facts to suit his own agenda.

Translations

Translations of the word "garbled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deturpado

🇮🇳 विकृत

🇩🇪 verzerrt

🇮🇩 terdistorsi

🇺🇦 спотворений

🇵🇱 zniekształcony

🇯🇵 歪んだ

🇫🇷 détourné

🇪🇸 distorsionado

🇹🇷 çarpıtılmış

🇰🇷 왜곡된

🇸🇦 مشوه

🇨🇿 zkreslený

🇸🇰 zdeformovaný

🇨🇳 扭曲的

🇸🇮 popačen

🇮🇸 afskræmdur

🇰🇿 бұрмаланған

🇬🇪 დამახინჯებული

🇦🇿 çarpıq

🇲🇽 distorsionado

Etymology

The word 'garbled' originated from the Middle English word 'garbelen', which meant to sort out a jumble of wool fibers. Over time, it evolved to refer to the mixing up or distorting of information. The use of 'garbled' in the context of communication dates back to the 17th century, highlighting the long history of struggles with clear and accurate information dissemination.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,753, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.