compound synonyms

compound

modif.

mixed, combined, composite, complicated; see complex 1.

compound

n.

composite, union, aggregate, synthesis; see mixture 1.

compound

v.

  1. To blend

    combine, coalesce, unite; see join 1, mix 1.

  2. To complicate

    make complex, intensify, add to; see complicate, increase 1, intensify.

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