Mess and Special

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Mess noun - A state in which everything is out of order.

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Special and mess are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Special" instead a noun "Mess".

Nearby Words: messy, messed, messing

Special noun - A special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising.

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Mess and special are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mess" instead a noun "Special".

Special Effect Failure: Invoked for laughs — Since one aspect of the play is how this can happen in live theatre performances, the script calls for a few parts of the play to mess up.

Source: Theatre / Noises Off
Fortunately he sold them a special lemonade which would cure their thirst - but totally mess up their hair.

Source: Poison-and-Cure Gambit
Sometimes all the scoobies do is get in each other's way, and often their powers or special skills only mess things up more.

Source: Plot Tailored to the Party

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Mess & Special. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/mess/special>.

Special or Mess. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/mess/special.

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