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

There are also complicating factors such as so-called sequence-of-return risk, which refers to how the outcomes vary depending on whether a bear market in stocks hits soon after you retire.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

For girls, however, there is an additional complicating layer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

The other complicating factor is that not all of Pakistan's trade with Iran is within the Pakistan government's control.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Iran set preconditions on Saturday for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the waterway essential to the world economy.

From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026

“He’s complicating any adoption for Jupiter,” said Mrs. Stroud.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt