The difference between Debuff and Renew

When used as verbs, debuff means to make a character or unit weaker, whereas renew means to make (something) new again.


Debuff is also noun with the meaning: an effect that makes a game character weaker.

check bellow for the other definitions of Debuff and Renew

  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. Renew as a verb (transitive):

    To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition.

  2. Renew as a verb (transitive):

    To replace (something which has broken etc.); to replenish (something which has been exhausted), to keep up a required supply of.

  3. Renew as a verb (theology):

    To make new spiritually; to regenerate.

  4. Renew as a verb (now, _, rare, intransitive):

    To become new, or as new; to revive.

  5. Renew as a verb (transitive):

    To begin again; to recommence.

  6. Renew as a verb (rare):

    To repeat.

  7. Renew as a verb (transitive, intransitive):

    To extend a period of loan, especially a library book that is due to be returned.

    Examples:

    "I'd like to renew these three books.  nowrap Did you know that you can renew online?"

  1. Renew as a noun:

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