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unhorsing

The correct spelling is unhorsing.

How to pronounce unhorsing

verb

Say it like: Unh-ors-ing

The correct spelling is unhorsing. 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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