Mess
Mess noun - A considerable amount.
Usage example: an unexpected Super Bowl loss that unleashed a whole mess of finger-pointing and second-guessing
Shadow
Shadow noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: not even a shadow of a doubt about the defendant's guilt
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- Shadow Priests in World of Warcraft have many abilities made to mess with the opponents mind.
Source: Mind Rape / Video Games - Out-of-Character Moment: When a shadow starts to manifest, it starts to really mess with the person for a few days before awakening.
- Thanks to the main character's actions in the previous game, the world in Shadow Warrior 2 is a mess.
Source: Crapsack World / Video Games
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