What does the cryptic crossword clue "These toadies produce feeling of revulsion (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "These toadies produce feeling of revulsion". The wordplay uses a double definition. Double definition The answer is THECREEPS.

These toadies produce feeling of revulsion (3,6)

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