complicate

Definitions

To make something more complex, intricate, or difficult.

To cause a condition or situation to become more involved or harder to resolve.

Examples

Adding too many rules to the game will only complicate the process for new players.

The unexpected rain began to complicate our plans for an outdoor wedding ceremony.

Synonyms

entangle muddle confuse knot perplex embroil aggravate

Antonyms

simplify clarify unravel facilitate clear explain streamline