Meaning of the word complicate in English

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complicate

US /ˈkɑːm.plə.keɪt/

UK /ˈkɑːm.plə.keɪt/

make (something) more difficult or confusing by causing it to be more complex.

Example:

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The new regulations will only complicate matters.

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His sudden departure might complicate our plans.

Synonym:

confuse muddle tangle embroil involve

Synonym:

simplify clarify

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