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

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complicating

Regulatory hurdles are complicating Earendil Labs’ plans for a Hong Kong initial public offering in which the Chinese artificial-intelligence biotechnology company is seeking a valuation of about $5 billion, people familiar with the matter say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Health officials still haven’t confirmed the source of any of the outbreaks, further complicating communication about what produce is safe for Americans to eat.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

The area of central Greece where the two fires broke out this morning was considered the most at-risk due to high winds complicating firefighting efforts.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 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

I went over and over my life to this point, complicating the threads with my fingers, knotting everything.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez