nerf
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/nΙΛf/
English
Definitions
verb
- To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully.βA racer will often nerf another as a psychological tactic.β
noun
- The deterioration, weakening or worsening of a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.
verb
- To cripple or weaken an element of a video game during its development (such as a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.).βThe lightning spell was originally pretty powerful, but in the sequel they nerfed it so it became completely useless.β
- To arbitrarily limit or reduce the capability of.
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Synonyms
crippledebuffdeclawdefangdegeneratedeteriorateworsengimpbumpnudgeknockbouncejostlescuffdragnibblebump intorace