What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rage makes Tory leader tear apart (5)" mean?

The definition is "Rage". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (abbreviation="Tory") + REND (synonym="tear") = TREND; definition: "Rage" The answer is TREND.

Rage makes Tory leader tear apart (5)

Guardian Cryptic #25315 | 23 Down | 2011-05-06 flower

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