Synonyms:
complicate, perplex
Meaning: make more complicated; "There was a new development that complicated the matter"
Synonyms:
complicate, refine, rarify, elaborate
Meaning: make more complex, intricate, or richer; "refine a design or pattern"
Usage examples
You know you are likely to complicate matters for all of us if you work on the side. What, pray, did you do last night?"
Knowing words to be but idle breath, I would not complicate matters by speech, but stood silent, regarding Mrs Oldcastle.
Syphilis may likewise complicate the disease, in which case Mercurius 30, one pellet, may be given; or, if Mercury had been previously taken in excessive doses, Mercurius 6000, one globule.