What does the cryptic crossword clue "Barrel loaded by negative force – taking down various characters? (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). YIN (synonym="negative force, opposite to Yang") in KEG (synonym="KEG") = KEYING The answer is KEYING.

Barrel loaded by negative force – taking down various characters? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29516 | 26 Across | 2024-10-17 flower

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