What does the cryptic crossword clue "Contemptible soldier thrown over by peer, perhaps (7)" mean?

The definition is "Contemptible". The wordplay uses a reversal. GI (reversal="GI") + NOBLE (synonym="NOBLE") = IGNOBLE; definition: "Contemptible" The answer is IGNOBLE.

Contemptible soldier thrown over by peer, perhaps (7)

Times Cryptic #28669 | 11 Across | 2023-07-31 flower

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