"Damage reduction" refers to the reduction or lessening of harm or injuries caused from an action, event, or attack. It means reducing the negative impact or extent of the damage being caused. Full definition
A popular misconception is that the skill will not take effect until the defending character's turn — this is false, as damage reduction begins immediately at the start of the battle phase. (dragon-quest.org)
More propaganda and damage reduction PR from slime - ball managers... Top level prom... i mean journalism. (sbnation.com)
Hits all enemies with a full - power toss, preventing the usual damage reduction for multiple foes. (dragon-quest.org)