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Rule "slut-shame"

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Description: slut-shame
Message: The verb \1-\2 is spelled with a hyphen.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/hyphen/#hyphenating-verbs-modifies-their-meaning
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • She slut shamed her best friend.
    Correction suggestion: slut-shamed
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • You slut shame on you!
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: SLUT_SHAME_HYPHEN [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-27 22:33:07 +0200)