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Definition of unhorse

unhorse

/ʌnˈhɔːrs/
un · horse
Adjective:unhorsed
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Past Simple:unhorsed
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Past Participle:unhorsed
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Present Participle:unhorsing
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• verb

1

To throw, knock, or force a rider down from a horse.

Example

"The sudden bolt of lightning spooked the stallion and unhorsed the inexperienced rider."

2

To dislodge, overthrow, or remove someone from a position of power or authority.

Example

"The unexpected scandal threatened to unhorse the party's longtime leader just weeks before the election."

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• Rhymes for unhorse

• Nearby Words

unhomogenized
unhonored
unhook
unhorse
unhostile
unhoused
unhumorous

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in Middle English in the late 14th century, formed from the privative prefix un- and the noun horse, originally referring to knocking an opponent from their saddle during a medieval tournament.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unhorse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unhorse
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