garble

The word “garble” has 2 syllables: gar-ble.

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɑr.bəl/.


What is synonym and antonym for garble?

In the thesaurus, “garble” has 9 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for garble along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for garble

  • clarify
  • distort
  • extract
  • filter
  • fine
  • misinterpret
  • misquote
  • misrepresent
  • refine

Antonyms for garble

  • clarify
  • cloud
  • contaminate
  • dirty
  • dull
  • explain
  • illustrate
  • interpret
  • muddy
  • soil

Meanings of garble

  • noun
    1. Confused or unintelligible speech.
    2. Refuse; rubbish.
    3. Impurities separated from spices, drugs, etc.; garblings.
  • verb
    1. To pick out such parts (of a text) as may serve a purpose; to mutilate; to pervert.
    2. To make false by mutilation or addition.
    3. To sift or bolt, to separate the fine or valuable parts of from the coarse and useless parts, or from dross or dirt.

Example Sentences

  • Garble in communication can lead to misunderstandings and confusion.
  • Please ensure you speak clearly so as not to garble your message.
  • The poor reception caused the radio transmission to garble.
  • It's important not to garble important information when relaying it to others.
  • The loud background noise made it difficult to hear anything but a garble of voices.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to garble, such as: clarify, cloud, contaminate, dirty, distort, dull, explain.

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