Unhorse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Unhorse is a verb meaning To forcibly remove from a horse.
Meaning
To forcibly remove from a horse.
More Meanings
- (by extension) To disrupt or unseat; to remove from a position.
Example Sentences
The knight was unhorsed when his opponent's lance struck his shield.
The incumbent governor was unhorsed by the scandal that broke during his reelection campaign.
Word Forms
- unhorses
- unhorsing
- unhorsed
Synonyms for unhorse
Depending on context, synonyms include light, dismount.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dismount, light, dishorse, uncolt, unhoof, unharness.
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