What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mocking woman who’s educated about parting thus (7)" mean?

The definition is "Mocking". The wordplay uses a reversal. ATIR (synonym="ATIR") in SIC (synonym="‘thus’, indicating that a quote is eactly as recorded, albeit incorrect or surprising") = SATIRIC; definition: "Mocking" The answer is SATIRIC.

Mocking woman who’s educated about parting thus (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29558 | 14 Across | 2024-12-05 flower

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