What does the cryptic crossword clue "Struggle against nurse (7)" mean?

The definition is "Struggle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CON (synonym="against") + TEND (abbreviation="nurse") = CONTEND; definition: "Struggle" The answer is CONTEND.

Struggle against nurse (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16426 | 18 Down | 2020-10-16 flower

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