What does the cryptic crossword clue "Restrained right-winger attacked online (10)" mean?

The definition is "Restrained". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CON (synonym="Conservative, ‘right-winger’") + TROLLED (synonym="‘attacked online’") = CONTROLLED; definition: "Restrained" The answer is CONTROLLED.

Restrained right-winger attacked online (10)

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