What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bust — or the opposite overwhelming society (5)" mean?

The definition is "Bust". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). S (synonym="society") in BOOM (synonym="the opposite of bust in economic parlance") = BOSOM; definition: "Bust —" The answer is BOSOM.

Bust — or the opposite overwhelming society (5)

Times Cryptic #28789 | 14 Across | 2023-12-18 flower

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