What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ridicule – it arises unexpectedly (8)" mean?

The definition is "Ridicule". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ITARISES ("- it arises") [anagram: "unexpectedly"] = SATIRISE; definition: "Ridicule" The answer is SATIRISE.

Ridicule – it arises unexpectedly (8)

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