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Doctor complained as idol left to create compound (6)

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I believe the answer is:

encamp

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'doctor' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I don't understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for encamp that I've seen before include "Go in for canvassing" , "Set up tents" , "Establish tented accommodation (for soldiers)" , "Put up tents" , "Pitch tents" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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