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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

Example Sentences

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DJ E-Z Rock - whose real name was Rodney Bryce - died in April 2014 from diabetes related complications, aged 56.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Estée Lauder slumped when the talks were confirmed in March, with investors fretting over potential share dilution and the complications of acquiring Puig while the company carries out its own turnaround plans.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

That slower response can increase the risk of prolonged recovery after surgery, delayed closure of wounds, and complications in people with chronic skin injuries.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

About 1 in 10 people who get Legionnaires’ disease die due to complications from their illness, the CDC said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Before anything was completed, however, complications set in.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady