What does the cryptic crossword clue "Disowned aide, put out, getting into the wine (10)" mean?

The definition is "Disowned". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). anagram of RED (synonym="RED") + AIDE (synonym="AIDE") + PUT (synonym="PUT") = REPUDIATED; definition: "Disowned" The answer is REPUDIATED.

Disowned aide, put out, getting into the wine (10)

Times Cryptic #28773 | 8 Down | 2023-11-29 flower

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