The difference between Nerf and Renovate
When used as verbs, nerf means to bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully, whereas renovate means to renew.
Nerf is also noun with the meaning: the weakening or worsening of a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.
check bellow for the other definitions of Nerf and Renovate
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Nerf as a verb (motor racing):
To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully.
Examples:
"A racer will often nerf another as a psychological tactic."
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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."
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Nerf as a noun (slang, video games):
The weakening or worsening of a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.
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Renovate as a verb (transitive):
To renew; to revamp something to make it look new again.
Examples:
"This house is [[shabby]]: it needs renovating."
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Renovate as a verb (transitive):
To restore to freshness or vigor.