What does the cryptic crossword clue "Support or prohibit defending base (4)" mean?

The definition is "Support". The wordplay uses charade, container. BAR (synonym of "prohibit") + E (abbreviation of "base") [container: "defending"]; definition: "Support" The answer is BEAR.

Support or prohibit defending base (4)

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