verb Download 🔗Share To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully. Examples : "A racer will often nerf another as a psychological tactic." action body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The deterioration, weakening or worsening of a character, a weapon, a spell, etc. Examples : "The nerf to the team's morale was significant after the unexpected loss. " game computing technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cripple or weaken an element of a video game during its development (such as 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." game computing technology entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To arbitrarily limit or reduce the capability of. Examples : "The new school rules nerfs our freedom to choose what to eat for lunch. " game computing technology entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading