Complex and Confound

Complex

Complex verb - To make complex or difficult.
Usage example: there's no need to complex what should be a simple process for obtaining a building permit

Confound and complex are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Confound" instead a verb "Complex".

Confound

Confound verb - To throw into a state of mental uncertainty.

Complex and confound are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Complex" instead a verb "Confound".

Nearby Words: confounding, confoundedly

Mutual synonyms

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