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Complication

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WordDefinition
snarlnoun(intransitive) To growl angrily by gnashing or baring the teeth; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
tanglenoun(transitive) To mix together or intertwine.
ramificationnoun(figurative, often in the plural) An offshoot of a decision, fact etc.; a consequence or implication, especially one which complicates a situation.
complicatednessnounThe state or quality of being complicated.
complicatingverb(transitive) To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.
knottinessnounThe state of being knotty.

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complicatednessnounThe state or quality of being complicated.
snarlnounThe act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.
tanglenounA tangled twisted mass.
knottinessnounThe state of being knotty.
ramificationnoun(figurative, often in the plural) An offshoot of a decision, fact etc.; a consequence or implication, especially one which complicates a situation.
complicatingnounThe state or quality of being complicated.
complexitynoun(uncountable) The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.
complexnounA network of interconnected systems.
nodusnounA difficulty.
problemnounA difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
interferencenounThe act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
difficultynounThe state of being difficult, or hard to do.
fussnoun(countable or uncountable) Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
hasslenounTrouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems.
sophisticationnounCultivated intellectual worldliness; savoir-faire.
kickernounOne who kicks.
snagnoun(figuratively) A problem or difficulty with something.
repercussionsnounA consequence or ensuing result of some action.
obstaclenounSomething that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
intricacynounThe state or quality of being intricate or entangled.

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