Use offensive language (5)

I believe the answer is:

swear

(Other definitions for swear that I've seen before include "Use indecent or blasphemous language" , "Affirm" , "Use bad language" , "Asseverate" , "Assert" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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