Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
complicate-things
verb phrase
/ˈkɒmplɪke θɪŋz/
Definition
To make a situation or problem more difficult or complex than it needs to be.
Examples
- She tends to complicate things by overthinking every decision.
- Let’s not complicate things; the solution is quite simple.
- By introducing new rules, he only managed to complicate things further.
Meaning
When someone complicates things, they add unnecessary difficulties, which can hinder understanding or resolution.
Synonyms
- make more difficult
- muddy the waters
- confound
- distort
