Answer: sophisticating

AnswerCrossword Clue
sophisticatingDevelop (something such as a piece of equipment or a technique) into a more complex form
sophisticatingMislead or corrupt (a person, an argument, the mind, etc.) by sophistry
sophisticatingSOPHISTICATE, to make artificial or worldly
sophisticatingTalk or reason in an impressively complex and educated manner
sophisticatingCause (a person or their thoughts, attitudes, and expectations) to become less simple or straightforward through education or experience