What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hate violent crime associated with men (5)" mean?

The definition is "Hate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ABH (synonym="actual bodily harm") + OR (synonym="Other Ranks – crossword soldiers") = ABHOR; definition: "Hate" The answer is ABHOR.

Hate violent crime associated with men (5)

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