What does the cryptic crossword clue "Critic's nonsense conveyed upset (9)" mean?

The definition is "Critic". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. ROT (synonym of "nonsense") + CARTED (synonym of "conveyed") [reversal: "upset"]; definition: "Critic's" The answer is DETRACTOR.

Critic's nonsense conveyed upset (9)

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