What does the cryptic crossword clue "Discredit military engineers only (5)" mean?

The definition is "Discredit". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (abbreviation="engineers") + BUT (synonym="only") = REBUT; definition: "Discredit" The answer is REBUT.

Discredit military engineers only (5)

Times Cryptic #29137 | 13 Across | 2025-01-27 flower

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