What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bully, almost injure, American bum (6)" mean?

The definition is "Bully". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAR (synonym="HAR") + ASS (synonym="‘American bum’") = HARASS; definition: "Bully," The answer is HARASS.

Bully, almost injure, American bum (6)

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