diff --git a/files/helpers/slurs_and_profanities.py b/files/helpers/slurs_and_profanities.py
index 580b7d6d1..248aa9662 100644
--- a/files/helpers/slurs_and_profanities.py
+++ b/files/helpers/slurs_and_profanities.py
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ SLURS = {
 if SITE_NAME == 'rDrama':
 	SLURS |= {
 		"retarded": "r-slurred",
-		"a retard": "an r-slur",
+		" a retard": " an r-slur",
 		"retard": "r-slur",
 		"pedophile": "p-dophile",
 		"kill youself": "keep yourself safe",