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unhorse

The correct spelling is unhorse.

How to pronounce unhorse

verb

Say it like: Unh-ors-e

The correct spelling is unhorse. To forcibly remove from a horse. For example: "The knight was unhorsed when his opponent's lance struck his shield."

Usage Examples

The knight was unhorsed when his opponent's lance struck his shield.

The incumbent governor was unhorsed by the scandal that broke during his reelection campaign.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To forcibly remove from a horse.
  2. 2.(by extension) To disrupt or unseat; to remove from a position.

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