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complications

NOUN

difficult situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complexity confusion difficulty obstacle problem snag

STRONG

aggravation development dilemma drawback embarrassment entanglement factor intricacy web

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage calm clarity ease

WEAK

peace simplicity

Example Sentences

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Estée Lauder slumped when the talks were confirmed in March, with investors fretting over potential share dilution and the complications of acquiring Puig while the company carries out its own turnaround plans.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

That slower response can increase the risk of prolonged recovery after surgery, delayed closure of wounds, and complications in people with chronic skin injuries.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Kane died Monday from complications of a stroke he suffered in 2020, his representative Zachery McGinnis confirmed to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

She won a special election for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District in 2021 after her husband, a newly elected representative, died in 2020 from complications related to Covid-19 before his swearing in.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Not to mention the complications of being with Dorian while she served as his father’s Champion.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas