What does the cryptic crossword clue "Punches salesperson upset by Foreign Office charges (10)" mean?

The definition is "Punches". The wordplay uses a reversal. REP (reversal="salesperson") + FO (synonym="foreign Office") + RATES (synonym="charges") = PERFORATES; definition: "Punches" The answer is PERFORATES.

Punches salesperson upset by Foreign Office charges (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29094 | 6 Down | 2023-06-12 flower

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