What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rebels in 'shocking units' led by soldiers (7)" mean?

The definition is "Rebels". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="Royal Engineers, "soldiers"") + VOLTS (synonym="shocking units") = REVOLTS; definition: "Rebels" The answer is REVOLTS.

Rebels in 'shocking units' led by soldiers (7)

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