What does the cryptic crossword clue "Antipathetic sort scoffed, introduced to personnel (5)" mean?

The definition is "Antipathetic sort". The wordplay uses charade, container. ATE (synonym of "scoffed,") + HR (synonym of "personnel") [container: "introduced"]; definition: "Antipathetic sort" The answer is HATER.

Antipathetic sort scoffed, introduced to personnel (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29305 | 24 Across | 2024-02-14 flower

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