What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reacting badly on almost being choked by fresh garlic (8)" mean?

The definition is "Reacting badly". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LE (synonym="LE") + ALRGIC (synonym="ALRGIC") = ALLERGIC; definition: "Reacting badly" The answer is ALLERGIC.

Reacting badly on almost being choked by fresh garlic (8)

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