Definitions

complicate

[kom-pli-keyt, kom-pli-kit] / ˈkɒm plɪˌkeɪt, ˈkɒm plɪ kɪt /

VERB

confuse, make difficult

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convolute impede involve muddle obscure perplex upset

STRONG

bedevil clog combine confound derange disarrange disorder elaborate embroil entangle fold interrelate interweave jumble multiply ravel snafu snag tangle twist

WEAK

add fuel to fire foul up infold interfuse make intricate make waves mix up muck up open can of worms render unintelligible screw up snarl up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clear up enlighten explain order

STRONG

arrange clarify divide exclude free straighten uncomplicate untangle untwist

WEAK

disentangle ease facilitate make simple

Example Sentences

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Her dedication to pursuing complicated parts about exceptionally determined women has set her far apart from her peers.

From Salon

Art Acevedo, a former chief in Houston and Miami, said that for any big-city chief, taking an official position on an issue as divisive as immigration can be complicated.

From Los Angeles Times

That could make a significant difference for the likes of Bad Bunny -- but even then, Rivera-Rideau said, it's complicated.

From Barron's

She creates large casts of interesting, complicated characters.

From The Wall Street Journal

A senior Chinese government official said Panama’s court ruling complicates the deal but doesn’t derail it.

From The Wall Street Journal

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