Meanings
plural reverse weeping angels
- video gamesA character, usually an enemy, that can only move while it is observed by the player, and cannot move when it is out of sight.
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[…] It shows monsters in rooms, which is really nice; I had like double reverse weeping angels and it was very helpful for that, I pretty much just moved around with the minimap, but it doesn't show loot, so you still need the scanner. […] So, I guess the backrooms are just full of reverse weeping angels, I guess that's just like the thing. […]
2026 March 20, David Lett, “Hunting for the Quota 10 Achievement NAMED AFTER ME”, in YouTubeAntonyms: weeping angel
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA character, usually an enemy, that can only move while it is observed by the player, and cannot move when it is out of sight.
Origin
Compound of reverse + weeping angel.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
reverse weeping angel. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reverse%20weeping%20angel
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