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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Common issues complicating pregnancies are obesity, substance abuse, and depression or mental health problems.

— Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Firefighting crews were making progress in trying to keep the blaze under control, but strong wind gusts were complicating those efforts.

— Miguel Macias, NPR, 27 July 2026

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