What does the cryptic crossword clue "When quietly furious breathe audibly (8)" mean?

The definition is "breathe audibly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (synonym of "When") + P (abbreviation of "quietly") + IRATE (synonym of "furious"); definition: "breathe audibly" The answer is ASPIRATE.

When quietly furious breathe audibly (8)

Independent Cryptic #11760 | 9 Across | 2024-06-19 flower

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