What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doctor is averse initially to making bold claims (9)" mean?

The definition is "making bold claims". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IS AVERSE T = ASSERTIVE; definition: "making bold claims" The answer is ASSERTIVE.

Doctor is averse initially to making bold claims (9)

Times Cryptic #29031 | 14 Across | 2024-09-25 flower

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