What does the cryptic crossword clue "Evil nun bounds in (8)" mean?

The definition is "Evil". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IN (synonym="bounds") in SISTER (synonym="a nun") = SINISTER; definition: "Evil" The answer is SINISTER.

Evil nun bounds in (8)

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