What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grouse distractedly about Conservative whip (7)" mean?

The definition is "whip". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of GROUSE (synonym="GROUSE") + C (synonym="Conservative") = SCOURGE; definition: "whip" The answer is SCOURGE.

Grouse distractedly about Conservative whip (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29004 | 15 Across | 2023-02-27 flower

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