Complex and Shorten

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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

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Shorten is an antonym for complex.

Shorten verb - To make less in extent or duration.

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Complex is an antonym for shorten.

Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening

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