What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hostile frenzied action gains time (12)" mean?

The definition is "Hostile". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of ACTIONGAINS ("action gains") + T (abbreviation of "time") [anagram: "frenzied"] = ANTAGONISTIC; definition: "Hostile" The answer is ANTAGONISTIC.

Hostile frenzied action gains time (12)

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