Synonyms of complicates

complicates

verb

present tense third-person singular of complicate

1

as in intensifies

to make complex or difficult

the need to go to both a PTA conference and condo board meeting really complicates tonight's schedule

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensifies
• embarrasses
• perplexes
• confuses
• complexes
• entangles
• expands
• elaborates
• complexifies
• develops
• muddles
• sophisticates
• confounds
• magnifies
• mixes (up)
• snarls
• tangles
• messes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• simplifies
• streamlines
• shortens
• facilitates
• cuts
• eases
• unravels
• abbreviates
• oversimplifies
• straightens (out)
• disentangles
• untangles

2

as in deepens

to make more severe

asthma that has recently been complicated by a bout of bronchitis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deepens
• aggravates
• intensifies
• exacerbates
• worsens
• amplifies
• magnifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• helps
• relieves
• alleviates
• mitigates
• eases
• improves
• allays
• ameliorates
• assuages
• betters