diff --git a/packages/backend/src/misc/check-word-mute.ts b/packages/backend/src/misc/check-word-mute.ts
index 950d1e3dd9..042dc1abbe 100644
--- a/packages/backend/src/misc/check-word-mute.ts
+++ b/packages/backend/src/misc/check-word-mute.ts
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ function checkWordMute(
 		}
 	}
 
-	return NotMuted;
+	return false;
 }
 
 export async function getWordHardMute(