What does the cryptic crossword clue "Alienate sergeant, terribly (8)" mean?

The definition is "Alienate". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SERGEANT ("sergeant,") [anagram: "terribly"] = ESTRANGE; definition: "Alienate" The answer is ESTRANGE.

Alienate sergeant, terribly (8)

Guardian Cryptic #26354 | 5 Down | 2014-09-02 flower

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