COMPLEXING Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

complexing

verb

present participle of complex

as in complicating

to make complex or difficult there's no need to complex what should be a simple process for obtaining a building permit

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complicating

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For some, your work and public image could collide with other personal desires, potentially complicating the vibe.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026
Brand perception is notoriously hard to measure, and AI is only complicating the equation.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026

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