unhorse Definition
to throw or knock someone off a horse.
Using unhorse: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unhorse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The knight was unhorsed by his opponent's lance.
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The sudden movement of the horse caused the rider to be unhorsed.
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The jockey was unhorsed during the race.
unhorse Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for unhorse
- dismount
- throw off
- buck off
Phrases with unhorse
Example
The president was unhorsed from power after the military coup.
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He was unhorsed by her logical argument and had nothing to say in response.
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The company was unhorsed by the economic crisis and had to declare bankruptcy.
Origins of unhorse
from 'un-' meaning 'reverse of' and 'horse'
Summary: unhorse in Brief
'Unhorse' [ˌʌnˈhɔːs] means to throw or knock someone off a horse. It can also be used figuratively, such as 'unhorsed from power,' meaning to remove someone from a position of authority or control. Other examples include 'unhorsed by an argument,' meaning to be defeated in a debate, and 'unhorsed by a crisis,' meaning to be unable to cope with a difficult situation.
