Mess
Mess noun - A state in which everything is out of order.
Smell
Smell noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: the pie has barely a smell of ginger, but lots of cinnamon
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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A common cold can mess with their enhanced sense of smell, making it harder for them to detect danger.
Source: Literature / The Lords of Satyr
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