What does the cryptic crossword clue "Showed pain after modern version criticised (10)" mean?

The definition is "criticised". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REPRO (synonym="modern version") + ACHED (synonym="showed pain") = REPROACHED; definition: "criticised" The answer is REPROACHED.

Showed pain after modern version criticised (10)

Independent Cryptic #11918 | 22 Across | 2024-12-20 flower

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