complicate
//ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt//
Verb
complicateInfinitive
complicatePresent tense
complicatedPast tense
complicatedPast participle
complicatingPresent participle
complicatesThird-person singular
1
To make something more difficult to understand, deal with, or solve by adding extra elements or problems.
Don't complicate the situation by adding more issues.
2
To make something more complex or intricate by introducing additional factors or details.
Adding too many features will only complicate the design.