What does the cryptic crossword clue "An inclination to defend team suffering decline (9)" mean?

The definition is "decline". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BENT (synonym="inclination") + TEAM (synonym="TEAM") + A (synonym="A") = ABATEMENT; definition: "decline" The answer is ABATEMENT.

An inclination to defend team suffering decline (9)

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