What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nervous of fine and reprimand (7)" mean?

The definition is "Nervous of". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (synonym of "fine") + EARFUL (synonym of "reprimand"); definition: "Nervous" The answer is FEARFUL.

Nervous of fine and reprimand (7)

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