What does the cryptic crossword clue "Very significant hater may emerge thus (5-10)" mean?

The definition is "Very significant". The wordplay uses an anagram. EARTH (synonym="EARTH") + SHATTERING (synonym="SHATTERING") = EARTHSHATTERING; definition: "Very significant" The answer is EARTHSHATTERING.

Very significant hater may emerge thus (5-10)

Guardian Cryptic #29114 | 20 Across | 2023-07-05 flower

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