What does the cryptic crossword clue "Complained, having desire to be laid up? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Complained". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ITCH (synonym="desire") in BED (synonym="BED") = BITCHED; definition: "Complained," The answer is BITCHED.

Complained, having desire to be laid up? (7)

Times Cryptic #28827 | 4 Across | 2024-01-31 flower

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