What does the cryptic crossword clue "Discredited got rid of guards in the morning (6)" mean?

The definition is "Discredited". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AM (synonym="ante meridiem; before noon; in the morning") in SHED (synonym="got rid of") = SHAMED; definition: "Discredited" The answer is SHAMED.

Discredited got rid of guards in the morning (6)

Independent Cryptic #11796 | 24 Across | 2024-07-31 flower

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