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nerf

/nɝf/ verb C2
  1. To change a mechanic, an ability, or a character in a video game in order to make less efficacious. (slang, transitive) · The lightning spell was originally pretty powerful, but in the sequel they nerfed it so it became completely useless.
  2. To arbitrarily limit or reduce the capability of. (slang, transitive)

He/she/it nerfs · Past nerfed · Past participle nerfed · -ing form nerfing

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Verb forms

Base form
nerf
He/she/it
nerfs
Past
nerfed
Past participle
nerfed
-ing form
nerfing

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