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complicating

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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The multipolar world and resource nationalism is complicating supply chains.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“It’s this cumulative effect of these incremental cost increases and complicating factors. That can be a huge blow at a time when you’re already really vulnerable.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The second complicating factor: My mom is a three-time breast cancer survivor, which puts my risk higher than the average woman’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“If the timeline were to slip, that raises the possibility of Powell remaining in place / continues as a governor, complicating board dynamics and increases near-term volatility, particularly in rates.”

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

“He’s complicating any adoption for Jupiter,” said Mrs. Stroud.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt