English Explanatory Dictionary

nerf

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully.
verb
  1. To change a mechanic, an ability, or a character in a video game in order to make less efficacious.
  2. To arbitrarily limit or reduce the capability of.
noun
  1. The deterioration, weakening or worsening of a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.
noun
  1. Acronym of neural radiance field.

Pronunciation

/nɜːf/ /nɝf/ En-au-nerf.ogg

Word forms

nerf nerfs nerfing nerfed

Etymology

Circa 1950s?

Synonyms

debuff worsen deteriorate cripple declaw defang degenerate gimp

Antonyms

ameliorate buff improve renew renovate revamp

Related words

MoRF RF

Derived words

nerf bar nerf ball nerf net stealth nerf
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