What does the cryptic crossword clue "I don't believe you become celibate? (9)" mean?

The definition is "I don’t believe you". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COME (synonym="COME") + OFF (synonym="desist from; stop") + IT (synonym="sex") = COMEOFFIT; definition: "rather than definition and wordplay" The answer is COMEOFFIT.

I don't believe you become celibate? (9)

Independent Cryptic #11820 | 24 Across | 2024-08-28 flower

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