What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gossip had an effect after lawyers upset (6)" mean?

The definition is "Gossip". The wordplay uses a reversal. BAR (reversal="legal profession; lawyers") + BIT (synonym="had an effect") = RABBIT; definition: "Gossip" The answer is RABBIT.

Gossip had an effect after lawyers upset (6)

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