garble GAHR-buhl verb WS #20

to reproduce or repeat something inaccurately; to mix up or confuse; to distort or corrupt information, especially in transmission

1. Static interference made the radio garble the emergency broadcast.
2. Don't garble my words; I never said I agreed with that policy.
3. She tends to garble the facts when she's nervous during presentations.
4. The translator accidentally garbled the diplomat's statement, causing confusion.
5. The poor phone connection caused him to garble the important message.