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Insult poet when single? (4)

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I believe the answer is:

burn

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This clue could be a double definition.

'insult poet' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'single?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'when' is the link.

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(Other definitions for burn that I've seen before include "Incinerate" , "Brand" , "Feel hot, small stream" , "Use as fuel" , "Catch fire; small stream" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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