The deterioration, weakening or worsening of a character, a weapon, a spell, etc.
To change a mechanic, an ability or a character in a video game in order to make a previously dominant strategy less viable or less effective.
To arbitrarily limit or reduce the capability of.
To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully.
The act or process of becoming worse; worsening or degeneration.
The process by which a word acquires a more negative meaning over time.