What does the cryptic crossword clue "Flag-waver bringing gentle touch to disturbance (7)" mean?

The definition is "Flag-waver". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAT (synonym="touch") + RIOT (synonym="disturbance") = PATRIOT; definition: "Flag-waver" The answer is Patriot.

Flag-waver bringing gentle touch to disturbance (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3075 | 8 Across | 2020-09-27 flower

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