Synonyms for Sophisticate (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a worldly-wise person):
man of the world
WordNet sense 2 (practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive):
convolute, pervert, twist, pervert, twist around
WordNet sense 3 (alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive):
doctor, doctor up
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