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
Sophisticate and complex are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sophisticate" instead a verb "Complex".
Sophisticate
Sophisticate verb - To make complex or difficult.
Usage example: there's no need to sophisticate something that is beautiful in its simplicity
Complex and sophisticate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Complex" instead the word "Sophisticate" as an adjective or a verb.
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