Complicate is a related term of distract.
In lang=en terms the difference between complicate and distract
is that
complicate is to expose involvement in a convoluted matter while
distract is to divert the attention of.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between complicate and distract
is that
complicate is (obsolete) intertwined while
distract is (obsolete) insane; mad.
As verbs the difference between complicate and distract
is that
complicate is to fold or twist together; to combine intricately; to make complex; to combine or associate so as to make intricate or difficult while
distract is to divert the attention of.
As adjectives the difference between complicate and distract
is that
complicate is (obsolete) intertwined while
distract is (obsolete) separated; drawn asunder.