What does the cryptic crossword clue "Heartless circus performer crushing women's spirits (9)" mean?

The definition is "spirits". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FIRE (synonym="e") + W (synonym="omen") + ATER (synonym="e") = FIREWATER; definition: "spirits" The answer is FIREWATER.

Heartless circus performer crushing women's spirits (9)

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