What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spoil vote, as one looking for revolution? (4)" mean?

The definition is "one looking for revolution?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAR (synonym="Spoil") + X (abbreviation="vote,") = MARX; definition: "one looking for revolution?" The answer is MARX.

Spoil vote, as one looking for revolution? (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29035 | 16 Across | 2023-04-04 flower

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