What does the cryptic crossword clue "It’s wrong to bind hands, causing distress (7)" mean?

The definition is "distress". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MEN (synonym="hands") in TORT (synonym="civil wrong") = TORMENT; definition: "distress" The answer is TORMENT.

It’s wrong to bind hands, causing distress (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29400 | 21 Across | 2024-06-04 flower

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