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In literature, the term "garble" is often employed to evoke a deliberate act of distorting or confusing information for strategic purposes. For example, in the Simple Sabotage Field Manual [1], the instruction to "garble telegrams to enemy destinations" illustrates how intentional miscommunication can be used as a tool of subterfuge. This usage not only emphasizes the tactical element of confusing the enemy but also demonstrates the broader literary technique of using language manipulation to create chaos and uncertainty in communication.
  1. (2) Garble telegrams to enemy destinations so that another telegram will have to be sent or a long distance call will have to be made.
    — from Simple Sabotage Field Manual by United States. Office of Strategic Services

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