What does the cryptic crossword clue "Religious rebel showing a refusal to accept suggestion (8)" mean?

The definition is "Religious rebel". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NOPE (synonym of "refusal") + A (synonym of "accept") + TIP (synonym of "suggestion"); definition: "Religious rebel" The answer is ANTIPOPE.

Religious rebel showing a refusal to accept suggestion (8)

Times Cryptic #29017 | 1 Across | 2024-09-09 flower

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