Mourner possibly, one putting up with oppressive atmosphere? (10)

I believe the answer is:

pallbearer

'mourner' is the definition.
(pallbearer is a kind of mourner)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Another definition for pallbearer that I've seen is " One carrying a coffin".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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