COMPLEXIFY Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

complexify

verb

käm-ˈplek-sə-ˌfī

Definition of complexify

as in to complicate

to make complex or difficult my proposal would simplify the process, whereas yours would needlessly complexify it

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Recent Examples of complexify Ju-yeong’s villainous backstory and present Like most of the characters in Good Boy, villain Ju-yeong doesn’t get a backstory that complexifies his actions. — Kayti Burt, Time, 21 July 2025 Blakely’s performance is indicative of The Private Life’s problems — the attempt to pastiche and complexify the popular understanding of this literary relationship ends up re-creating its most irritating qualities. — Rory Doherty, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025 But like Nichole says, there have been new complexifying factors in the meantime. — Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 31 July 2023 In between the set pieces and special effects, those shows forgot about enriching and complexifying their themes. — Wired Staff, Wired, 20 Dec. 2019 What’s the point of complexifying a straightforward election? — Adam Rogers, WIRED, 6 June 2018

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Bond yields Persistent inflation, tariffs and whipsawing gas prices are not the only obstacles complicating the task for the Fed.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Beijing — Already harrowing rescue efforts along the China-Nepal border are being complicated by the risk of new flooding or landslides, with authorities in China and Nepal pausing rescue efforts Friday due to those fears.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

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