What does the cryptic crossword clue "Treat a lord with contempt in speech and make a quick exit (9)" mean?

The definition is "exit". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Sounds like (in speech) ‘diss a peer’ (treat a lord with contempt) The answer is DISAPPEAR.

Treat a lord with contempt in speech and make a quick exit (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29264 | 5 Down | 2023-12-28 flower

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