What does the cryptic crossword clue "Violet ladies’ underwear? Theodore trembled (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VI (synonym="shortening of the name Violet") + BRA (synonym="”ladies’ underwear”") + TED (synonym="short for Theodore") = VIBRATED The answer is VIBRATED.

Violet ladies’ underwear? Theodore trembled (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29489 | 6 Across | 2024-09-16 flower

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