Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
complicate
verb
/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
Definition
To make something more difficult or complex.
Examples
- Adding more features to the software may complicate its usability.
- They tried to complicate the discussion with irrelevant details.
- Her explanation only seemed to complicate the issue further.
Meaning
Complicate refers to the act of introducing layers of difficulty or intricacy to a situation, process, or object, making it harder to understand or deal with.
Synonyms
- intricate
- confound
- obfuscate
- entangle
- mess up
