Definition

To make someone fall off a horse or to remove someone from a position of power.

Example

The knight was determined to unhorse his opponent in the tournament.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see that wild horse in the field yesterday?

Yeah, it looked like it could unhorse anyone who tried to ride it!

I can’t believe people actually attempt to ride those untamed horses.

Right? It's like they want to be unhorsed — so risky!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unhorse → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "horse" (from Old English "hors", meaning a horse). The word "unhorse" means to remove someone from a horse, typically in a context of battle or competition.

Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'un-' meaning not or opposite, and the word 'horse' — so unhorse means to take someone off a horse.

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