What does the cryptic crossword clue "Parrot detailed answers defending atrocious act (9)" mean?

The definition is "act". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of REPLIE (synonym="replies minus its last letter, “detailed”") + ACT (synonym="ACT") = REPLICATE; definition: "Parrot" The answer is REPLICATE.

Parrot detailed answers defending atrocious act (9)

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