The difference between Debuff and Nerf

When used as nouns, debuff means an effect that makes a game character weaker, whereas nerf means the weakening or worsening of a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.

When used as verbs, debuff means to make a character or unit weaker, whereas nerf means to bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully.

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  1. Debuff as a noun (RPG, video games):

    An effect that makes a game character weaker; a negative status effect.

  1. Debuff as a verb (RPG, video games):

    To make a character or unit weaker.

  1. Nerf as a verb (motor racing):

    To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully.

    Examples:

    "A racer will often nerf another as a psychological tactic."

  1. Nerf as a verb (slang, video games, especially of developers rather than players):

    To cripple or weaken (a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.).

    Examples:

    "The lightning spell was originally pretty powerful, but in the sequel they nerfed it so it became completely useless."

  1. Nerf as a noun (slang, video games):

    The weakening or worsening of a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.

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