verb

garble

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

verb

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

To make false by mutilation or addition.

To corrupt; to make unreadable, incomprehensible, or unintelligible.

To sift or bolt; to separate the fine or valuable parts of (something) from the coarse and useless parts, or from dross or dirt.

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Etymology

From Middle English garbelen, from Anglo-Norman garbeler (“to sift”), from Medieval Latin garbellare (or a similar Italian word), from Arabic غَرْبَلَ (ḡarbala, “to sift”).

Rhymes for garble

marble warble

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of garble?

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

What are the different meanings of garble?

"garble" has 3 main meanings: 1. To pick out such parts (of a text) as may serve a purpose not intended by the original author; to mutilate; to pervert; 2. To make false by mutilation or addition; 3. To corrupt; to make unreadable, incomprehensible, or unintelligible.