What does the cryptic crossword clue "Detest sort of violent crime linked to soldiers (5)" mean?

The definition is "Detest". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ABH (synonym="actual bodily harm, "sort of violent crime"") + OR (synonym="other ranks, "soldiers"") = ABHOR; definition: "Detest" The answer is ABHOR.

Detest sort of violent crime linked to soldiers (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29413 | 15 Across | 2024-06-19 flower

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