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Meanings of complicate in English
Usage of complicate in English
1
Russia did not want to complicate the situation with threats against Iran.
2
Improving economic data, however, could complicate the Fed's ability to lower rates.
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The move will complicate efforts to secure Western financial aid, analysts say.
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It would also complicate an emerging trend: police use of aerial drones.
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Rapid public disclosure can also complicate active investigations and law enforcement inquiries.
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But it could also complicate negotiations at the EU summit in Brussels.
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Slowing growth and bearish markets will only complicate its task going forward.
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Criminal probes can at times complicate congressional matters, particularly with witness testimony.
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But he didn't want to complicate an already delicate situation by quibbling.
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Do you think this is going to... complicate my situation as commander?
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And he had no real desire to complicate his situation with Marie-Louise.
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And within weeks, it became obvious that it did complicate things somewhat.
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The shootings may complicate things for Obama ahead of November's presidential election.
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If their partners refused, it would complicate the sale, the Journal said.
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Then, to complicate matters, other reports came in later in the day.
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Other more obscure factors enter in to complicate the problems of population.
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United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common