Say a bad word (5)

I believe the answer is:

swear

(Other definitions for swear that I've seen before include "Asseverate" , "Eff and blind" , "Use bad language" , "not to mince one's words" , "Promise on oath" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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