What does the cryptic crossword clue "Record of visit suppressing an ugly rumour (6)" mean?

The definition is "rumour". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AN (synonym="suppressing") in CARD (synonym="as in visiting card or business card, given to remind the recipient of a visit or meeting") = CANARD; definition: "ugly rumour" The answer is CANARD.

Record of visit suppressing an ugly rumour (6)

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