Makes assertion, in theory wrongly, about a pressure that's off-putting for patient (8,7)

Q: What does the cryptic crossword clue "Makes assertion, in theory wrongly, about a pressure that's off-putting for patient (8,7)" mean?

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Q: What is the answer to "Makes assertion, in theory wrongly, about a pressure that's off-putting for patient (8,7)"?

The answer is AVERSION THERAPY.

Times Cryptic #28798 | 26 Across | 2023-12-28

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A compound clue, with AVERS for makes assertion, then an anagram (wrongly) of IN THEORY, with A P(ressure) inserted

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