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be complexified

[/bi ˈkɒmplɛksɪfaɪd/]
verb
ser complexificado
1. to become more complex or complicated; to be made more intricate or difficult to understand
The situation was complexified by new regulations.
A situação foi complexificada por novas regulamentações.
2. to be subjected to a process that increases complexity or sophistication
The project became complexified as more stakeholders were involved.
O projeto se tornou complexificado conforme mais partes interessadas se envolveram.
Synonyms
be complicatedbe made complexbecome intricatebe convolutedbe entangled
Antonyms
be simplifiedbe clarifiedbe streamlinedbe easedbe uncomplicated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ser complexificado/complexificada
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
ser complexificado/complexificada
Less common; prefer 'ficar mais complexo' or 'complicar-se'

Related Idioms & Phrases

muddy the waters
throw a wrench in the works
complicate matters
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