Synonyms for complicate
ˈkɒm plɪˌkeɪt; -kɪtcom·pli·cate

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1. complicateverb

   Synonyms:
   entangle, embroil, mire, mix up, intricate

2. complicateverb

   Intertwined.

   Don't complicate yourself in issues that are beyond the scope of your education.

   Synonyms:
   mire, entangle, mix up, intricate, embroil

3. complicateadjective

   Complex, complicated.

   Synonyms:
   mire, mix up, entangle, intricate, embroil

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1. complicate

   To involve (Latin in, in, and volvo, roll) is to roll or wind up with or in so as to combine inextricably or inseparably, or nearly so; as, the nation is involved in war; the bookkeeper's accounts, or the writer's sentences are involved. Involve is a stronger word than implicate, denoting more complete entanglement. As applied to persons, implicate is always used in an unfavorable sense, and involve ordinarily so; but implicate applies only to that which is wrong, while involve is more commonly used of that which is unfortunate; one is implicated in a crime, involved in embarrassments, misfortunes, or perplexities. As regards logical connection that which is included is usually expressly stated; that which is implied is not stated, but is naturally to be inferred; that which is involved is necessarily to be inferred; as, a slate roof is included in the contract; that the roof shall be water-tight is implied; the contrary supposition involves an absurdity. See COMPLEX.

   Synonyms:
   embarrass, embroil, entangle, implicate, imply, include, involve, overwhelm

   Antonyms:
   disconnect, disentangle, distinguish, explicate, extricate, remove, separate

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1. complicate, perplexverb

   make more complicated

   "There was a new development that complicated the matter"

   Synonyms:
   elaborate, refine, stick, dumbfound, nonplus, pose, stupefy, puzzle, gravel, mystify, rarify, bewilder, get, beat, flummox, amaze, perplex, baffle, vex

   Antonyms:
   simplify

2. complicate, refine, rarify, elaborateverb

   make more complex, intricate, or richer

   "refine a design or pattern"

   Synonyms:
   elaborate, refine, perplex, lucubrate, exposit, polish, down, rarify, fine-tune, work out, rectify, dilate, expatiate, expand, expound, flesh out, enlarge

   Antonyms:
   simplify

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1. complicateverb

   Synonyms:
   involve, entangle, make complex, make intricate

2. complicateadjective

   Synonyms:
   complex, complicated

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1. List of paraphrases for "complicate":

   compound

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1. Tatiana Maslany:

   We like to push the boundaries of what we're able to do and the limits of those clone scenes, so, yes, you'll definitely see more complex clone work this season and that's just because we're getting more comfortable with the technology and we're excited by getting to sort of further complicate things.

2. Robert Bentley:

   This issue has created confusion with conflicting direction for probate judges in Alabama, probate judges have a unique responsibility in our state, and I support them. I will not take any action against probate judges, which would only serve to further complicate this issue.

3. Travis Gosa:

   If there is a downside to conspiracy theories in black communities, it's that sometimes these stories only complicate and hinder the ability to develop trust between black Americans and societal institutions.

4. State Department spokesman Mark Toner:

   So the strike on Alloush and others in Jaysh al Islam and other opposition groups do in fact complicate efforts to bring about meaningful political negotiations and a nationwide ceasefire, we need progress on both these efforts in the coming weeks.

5. Michael Smallberg:

   The recent close ties between the foundation and Wall Street banks and other big businesses may complicate her attempt to portray herself as an economic populist and reposition her stance on financial issues.