What does the cryptic crossword clue "A contemptuous person roughly upended lover in play (8)" mean?

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A contemptuous person roughly upended lover in play (8)

Times Cryptic #28899 | 8 Down | 2024-04-24

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All reversed; A, DISSER, C (roughly, approx.).

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