What does the cryptic crossword clue "Harassed following force when protected by rocky citadel (9)" mean?

The definition is "Harassed". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CITADEL (synonym="CITADEL") + F (synonym="following") + F (synonym="following") = AFFLICTED; definition: "Harassed" The answer is AFFLICTED.

Harassed following force when protected by rocky citadel (9)

Times Cryptic #28154 | 25 Across | 2021-12-07 flower

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