COMPLEXIFYING Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

complexifying

verb

present participle of complexify

as in complicating

to make complex or difficult my proposal would simplify the process, whereas yours would needlessly complexify it

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But complicating the government's efforts to bring the French deficit under control are widespread protests that have turned increasingly violent since starting as a Parisian student movement last month.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Previous Ebola outbreaks were marked by allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds, which experts said have contributed to the mistrust of local communities, complicating the efforts to halt the spread.

— Monika Pronczuk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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The move comes amid intensifying geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, with artificial intelligence emerging as a key battleground in the two countries' race for technological dominance.

— Jenny Lee,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Researchers found Stage 3 CTE, intensifying concerns about brain trauma in racing.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

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