Cryptic crossword clue
They shock and bestir frail old rebels 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word DEFIBRILLATORS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "They shock" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they shock = defibrillators.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DEFIBRILLATORS mean?

DEFIBRILLATORS noun
  1. An electronic device used internally or externally that delivers a controlled electric shock to a patient to correct ventricular fibrillation, a lack of coordination of the contraction of muscle tissue of the large chambers of the heart.

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