What does the cryptic crossword clue "Slap raised lump on skin without discomfort (8)" mean?

The definition is "Slap". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PAIN (synonym="outside") in WART (synonym="WART") = WARPAINT; definition: "Slap" The answer is WARPAINT.

Slap raised lump on skin without discomfort (8)

Times Cryptic #28870 | 9 Down | 2024-03-21 flower

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