What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rather formal attacks upset members of school (8)" mean?

The definition is "Rather formal". The wordplay uses a reversal. FITS (reversal="attacks") + FISH (synonym="members of school") = STIFFISH; definition: "Rather formal" The answer is STIFFISH.

Rather formal attacks upset members of school (8)

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