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Rule "slut-shame"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: slut-shame
Message: The verb <suggestion>\1-\2</suggestion> 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!
ID: SLUT_SHAME_HYPHEN [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-01 22:33:09 +0100)