What does the cryptic crossword clue "Refuse to accept hard to beat (6)" mean?

The definition is "beat". The wordplay uses charade, container. TRASH (synonym of "Refuse") + H (synonym of "hard") [container: "accept"]; definition: "beat" The answer is THRASH.

Refuse to accept hard to beat (6)

Guardian Cryptic #25613 | 7 Down | 2012-04-18 flower

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