What does the cryptic crossword clue "Witnesses inhaling the fumes (7)" mean?

The definition is "fumes". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). THE (synonym="THE") in SEES (synonym="witnesses as a verb") = SEETHES; definition: "fumes" The answer is SEETHES.

Witnesses inhaling the fumes (7)

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