unhorse
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un·horse
(ŭn-hôrs′)tr.v. un·horsed, un·hors·ing, un·hors·es
1. To cause to fall from a horse.
2. To overthrow or dislodge; upset.
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unhorse
(ʌnˈhɔːs)vb (tr)
1. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) (usually passive) to knock or throw from a horse
2. to overthrow or dislodge, as from a powerful position
3. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) rare to unharness horses from (a carriage, etc)
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un•horse
(ʌnˈhɔrs)v.t. -horsed, -hors•ing.
1. to cause to fall from a horse.
2. to dislodge, as from office; unseat.
[1350–1400]
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unhorse
Past participle: unhorsed
Gerund: unhorsing
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| Verb | 1. |  unhorse - alight from (a horse) horseback riding, riding - travel by being carried on horseback |
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