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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complicating

Data center developers could be complicating the housing market by outbidding homebuilders, at least in one fast-growing area.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Global conflict is complicating Saudi Arabia’s ability to ship its oil through its usual channels.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

The United States' frenzied rush to build out AI infrastructure has boosted exports of Mexican technology, complicating President Donald Trump's hand heading into trade negotiations.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

Majerus-Collins added, however, that there are some complicating factors in the race as well.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

But the girl and her little entourage showed up, complicating things.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman