English Explanatory Dictionary

debuff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An effect that makes a game character weaker; a negative status effect.
verb
  1. To make a character or unit weaker.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-debuff.wav /ˈdiː.bʌf/ /diːˈbʌf/ /diːˈbʊf/

Word forms

debuff debuffs debuffing debuffed

Etymology

From de- + buff (“to make a player or item stronger”).

Synonyms

nerf status ailment

Antonyms

buff improve renew revamp

Related words

status effect

Derived words

debuffer
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