What does the cryptic crossword clue "Draws attention to terrible rebel leaders' deeds (8)" mean?

The definition is "Draws". The wordplay uses acrostic. A (first_letter="attention") + T (first_letter="to") + T (first_letter="terrible") + R (first_letter="rebel") + ACTS (synonym="deeds") = ATTRACTS; definition: "Draws" The answer is ATTRACTS.

Draws attention to terrible rebel leaders' deeds (8)

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