convoluting

Verb

convolute (third-person singular simple present convolutes, present participle convoluting, simple past and past participle convoluted)

1. (transitive) To make unnecessarily complex.
2. (transitive) To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.
   • The snake's coils were tightly convoluted.
3. (transitive) To confuse, mix up (something) with something else.

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