What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former cat lover initially objects and cries out (8)" mean?

The definition is "cries out". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (abbreviation="Former") + C (first_letter="cat") + L (first_letter="lover") + AIMS (synonym="objects") = EXCLAIMS; definition: "cries out" The answer is EXCLAIMS.

Former cat lover initially objects and cries out (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28948 | 10 Across | 2022-12-23 flower

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