What does the cryptic crossword clue "Byron’s laugh, thought to embody ‘offensive’ (9)" mean?

The definition is "'offensive'". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in byrON’S LAUGH Thought The answer is ONSLAUGHT.

Byron’s laugh, thought to embody ‘offensive’ (9)

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