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allaarcuri
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hanged vs. hung
- July 6, 2008, 12:55pm
what is the proper way to say:
1) he hung himself or 2) he hanged himself
I understand that the word "hanged" is a proper verb for capital punishment, what about if it is self-inflicted?
Thanks for your answer, you will be settling a bet between me and my overeducated husband (who can't spell or write properly).
hanged vs. hung
Dear Porsche
Of course, i won the bet. In addition, I think our great language has evolved (or maybe "devolved" is a better term) to the point where if enough people are using the incorrect form -then is becomes the norm.
P.S. is devolved a real word? lol
thanks for your help
Alla