compounded

ADJECTIVE

complex

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complicated convoluted

STRONG

composite compound conglomerate manifold mosaic motley multiple multiplex

WEAK

circuitous confused elaborate entangled heterogeneous knotty labyrinthine mingled miscellaneous mixed mixed-up multifarious multiform tangled tortuous variegated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

simple

STRONG

single uniform unmixed

WEAK

apparent clear direct discernible easy evident homogeneous obvious plain

ADJECTIVE

involute

Synonyms

WEAK

Daedalian byzantine circuitous complicated composite compound confused conglomerate convoluted daedal elaborate entangled heterogeneous intricate involved knotty labyrinthine manifold mingled miscellaneous mixed mixed-up mosaic motley multifarious multiform multiple multiplex tangled tortuous variegated

ADJECTIVE

multiplied

Synonyms

STRONG

added aggregated amplified augmented duplicated increased reduplicated repeated reproduced

Antonyms

WEAK

decreased divided reduced

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The increasing popularity of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket has compounded pressure on them to address suspicious activity, with lawmakers, regulators and prosecutors raising concerns about insider trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The risks are compounded by the expected arrival of the El Nino weather system, which could bring drought and disrupt rainfall patterns across key farming regions, further tightening global food supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Stocks sank Thursday after a disappointing forecast by chip giant Broadcom stoked concerns about the AI trade, while stronger-than-expected US data compounded speculation the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

These fears were compounded by not knowing for several months why Alfie died.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

They compounded his misery by holding him back a grade.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

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