What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sad way to refer to retiring (8)" mean?

The definition is "Sad". The wordplay uses a reversal. PATH (synonym="PATH") + CITE (reversal="CITE") = PATHETIC; definition: "Sad" The answer is PATHETIC.

Sad way to refer to retiring (8)

Times Cryptic #28531 | 10 Across | 2023-02-20 flower

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