unhelm

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ʌnˈhɛlm/

KK: /ʌnˈhɛlm/

transitive verb

Definition

To remove or take away a helmet or helm from someone or something.

Example

The knight was unhelmed before entering the castle to show he came in peace.

Tense Forms

Past: unhelmed

Past Participle: unhelmed

Conversation

Did you see how the knight was unhelmed during the battle scene?

Yeah, that was such a dramatic moment!

I can't believe they would unhelm him like that in front of everyone.

It definitely made the showdown more intense!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dehelm

uncover

disarm

Antonyms

helm

arm

protect

Root Explanation

Unhelm → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "helm" (from Old English "helm", meaning a protective covering or helmet). The word "unhelm" means to remove or take off a helmet or protective covering.

Memory Tip

Think of 'un-' meaning not or taking off, and 'helm' referring to a protective covering. This helps you remember that 'unhelm' means to take off a helmet.

Visually Confused Words

uphelm

enhelm

unwhelmed