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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Liquid fuels can slosh around tanks, complicating spacecraft control.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
The annual New York City Marathon — which attracts tourists and runners from all over the world while complicating surface transportation across all five boroughs — is typically a high-water mark for subway ridership.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

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