(Of language) insulting (7)

I believe the answer is:

abusive

(Other definitions for abusive that I've seen before include "Swearing loudly" , "Insulting; brutal" , "Given to hurling insults" , "Extremely insulting" , "Rude, insulting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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