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garble in Finnish

garble in Finnish is vinouttaa, vääristellä — garble means to choose only parts of a text so as to twist its original meaning.

garble in Finnish

vinouttaa
verb
To pick out such parts (of a text) as may serve a purpose not intended by the original author; to mutilate; to pervert.
vääristellä
verb
To pick out such parts (of a text) as may serve a purpose not intended by the original author; to mutilate; to pervert.

What does "garble" mean?

  1. verb To choose only parts of a text so as to twist its original meaning.
  2. verb To alter a message so that it becomes untrue.
    "The editor garbled the story."
  3. verb To jumble a message so badly that it cannot be understood.
  4. verb To sift something so as to separate the good parts from waste or dirt.
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garble in a sentence

  • The editor garbled the story.

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What is "garble" in Finnish?
"garble" in Finnish is vinouttaa, vääristellä. garble means: To choose only parts of a text so as to twist its original meaning.
Are there other ways to say "garble" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "garble": vinouttaa, vääristellä.
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