What does the cryptic crossword clue "After split, decline to show evidence of sorrow (8)" mean?

The definition is "evidence of sorrow". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TEAR (synonym="split") + DROP (synonym="decline") = TEARDROP; definition: "evidence of sorrow" The answer is TEARDROP.

After split, decline to show evidence of sorrow (8)

Times Cryptic #28606 | 20 Across | 2023-05-18 flower

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