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verbs - Better words for "buff" and "debuff" - English Language
May 12, 2015 · Buff/debuff seems like a good pair of words for the enhance/downgrade contrast that the terms stand for in role-playing games, and they probably are well understood in that …
Etymology of "Buff" and "Nerf" as used in video-game slang
Oct 20, 2010 · Wikipedia gives info on origin and context of both terms: Nerf (computer gaming): In video gaming a nerf is a change to a game that reduces the desirability or effectiveness of a …
Single word for inveigling someone to lower their guard
Sep 13, 2019 · I read this as: - One Pokemon uses Tail Whip, lowers enemy's defense stat - Looking for a name for the ailment/debuff on the enemy Similar to how one Pokemon could …