What does the cryptic crossword clue "Revolutionary murdered by sweetie in battle (8)" mean?

The definition is "battle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MARAT (synonym="revolutionary , famously murdered in his bath") + HON (synonym="sweetie") = MARATHON; definition: "battle" The answer is MARATHON.

Revolutionary murdered by sweetie in battle (8)

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