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unhorsed

[ˌʌnˈhɔrst]

unhorsed Definition

  • 1to cause someone to fall off a horse
  • 2to defeat or overthrow someone or something

Using unhorsed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unhorsed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The knight was unhorsed by his opponent in the jousting match.

  • Example

    The scandal unhorsed the politician's career.

  • Example

    The company's unethical practices led to their being unhorsed from their position as market leaders.

unhorsed Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for unhorsed

Phrases with unhorsed

  • to be defeated or overthrown by circumstances beyond one's control

    Example

    The company was unhorsed by fate when the pandemic hit and they were unable to adapt to the new normal.

  • to be removed from a position of authority or influence

    Example

    The dictator was eventually unhorsed from power by a popular uprising.

  • to be defeated or discredited by negative feedback or criticism

    Example

    The author was unhorsed by the scathing reviews of his latest book.

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Summary: unhorsed in Brief

'Unhorsed' [ˌʌnˈhɔrst] is a verb that means to cause someone to fall off a horse or to defeat or overthrow someone or something. It can be used literally, as in 'The knight was unhorsed by his opponent in the jousting match,' or figuratively, as in 'The scandal unhorsed the politician's career.' Other phrases include 'unhorsed by fate,' 'unhorsed from power,' and 'unhorsed by criticism.' Synonyms include 'dislodge,' 'dismount,' 'overthrow,' 'defeat,' and 'vanquish.'