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

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complications

A post-mortem examination showed her death arose from complications associated with sepsis, external.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Understanding why some patients experience severe complications while others do not has therefore become an important goal for researchers.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Although more people are surviving strokes, the growing number of cases means that more younger adults could face lasting health complications.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

The Vatican also released a statement saying the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung was removed, but that he experienced no complications from the procedure and returned to his room.

From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2026

A joy washed over him, a spark without the other complications he felt in that room.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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