What does the cryptic crossword clue "Past Socialist turning Conservative becomes offensive (10)" mean?

The definition is "offensive". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DER (synonym="DER") + OGA (synonym="OGA") + TORY (synonym="Conservative.") = DEROGATORY; definition: "offensive" The answer is DEROGATORY.

Past Socialist turning Conservative becomes offensive (10)

Times Cryptic #28521 | 18 Across | 2023-02-08 flower

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