What does the cryptic crossword clue "Change in personal relations suggesting trap? (4,8)" mean?

The definition is "Change in personal relations". The wordplay uses a reversal. ROLE (synonym="ROLE") + REVERSAL (synonym="REVERSAL") = ROLEREVERSAL; definition: "Change in personal relations" The answer is ROLEREVERSAL.

Change in personal relations suggesting trap? (4,8)

Guardian Cryptic #29023 | 12 Across | 2023-03-21 flower

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