Affect
Damage
Damage verb - To reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Both his fire breath and earthquake attacks do a ton of damage and affect the entire party.
Source: Wake-Up Call Boss -
This is also portrayed in gameplay, as Motonari is one of the few characters whose attacks will affect and damage allied troops, a trait shared with the resident Ax-Crazy Sadist monster, Akechi Mitsuhide.
Source: The Neidermeyer -
Different elements and damage types are recognized in game but they do not affect raw damage done.
Source: Video Game / Eden Eternal
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