powerup
Collected in-game bonus
A powerup is an item in video games that temporarily enhances a character's abilities—extra speed, invincibility, stronger attacks: Grab the powerup before the boss fight.
The term extends to anything that boosts performance or energy: Coffee is my morning powerup.
Also spelled power-up.
Immunity to defeat
- mushroomFleshy fungal body
- starLuminous astronomical object
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- ammoProjectiles for firearms
jetpack · teleport · respawn · checkpoint · bonus · collectible · loot · buff
Exhaust-powered compressor
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
- superchargeForce extra air in
- amplifyIncrease in strength
- enhanceIncrease in quality
overdrive · upgrade · intensify · maximize · augment · fortify · reinforce · surge
Boundary or sharpness
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- boostUpward push or increase
- gainPositive return received
- assetItem of value owned
headstart · dominance · lead · opportunity · momentum · breakthrough · catalyst · enabler
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- proteinFolded amino chain
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
hydration · recharge · revitalize · stamina · vitality · adrenaline · endurance · nourishment
invincibility
Immunity to defeat
ammo · jetpack · teleport · respawn · checkpoint · bonus · collectible · loot · buff · coin
turbo
Exhaust-powered compressor
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
- superchargeForce extra air in
- amplifyIncrease in strength
enhance · overdrive · upgrade · intensify · maximize · augment · fortify · reinforce · surge · charge
edge
Boundary or sharpness
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- boostUpward push or increase
- gainPositive return received
asset · headstart · dominance · lead · opportunity · momentum · breakthrough · catalyst · enabler
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- proteinFolded amino chain
carbohydrates · hydration · recharge · revitalize · stamina · vitality · adrenaline · endurance · nourishment · calories
poweruppunishment
Penalty for an offense
setback · disadvantage · obstacle · hindrance · detriment
- flower powerNonviolent resistance ideology
- power upEnergize a device
- power plantFacility producing electrical energy
- power toolsMotor-driven implements
- power outageLoss of electrical supply
- power buttonDevice activation control
power, powerful, empower, powerfully, powered, empowered, powering, empowerment, empowers