What does the cryptic crossword clue "Revolted after scoundrel does for flower (7)" mean?

The definition is "flower". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DOG (synonym="scoundrel") + ROSE (synonym="revolted") = DOGROSE; definition: "flower" The answer is DOGROSE.

Revolted after scoundrel does for flower (7)

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