What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put out by charm offensive of an amateur critic? (8)" mean?

The definition is "of an amateur critic?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AIR (synonym="put out") + CHARM (synonym="CHARM") = ARMCHAIR; definition: "of an amateur critic?" The answer is ARMCHAIR.

Put out by charm offensive of an amateur critic? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28187 | 21 Across | 2020-07-16 flower

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