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unhorse

/ʌnˈhɔːrs/

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verb

/ʌnˈhɔːrs/C2formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий заставить кого-то упасть с лошади, или свергнуть или сместить кого-то с позиции власти или авторитета.

A verb meaning to cause someone to fall from a horse, or to overthrow or dislodge someone from a position of power or authority.

  1. Dismount from a horseC1formal

    To get off or down from a horse.

    ruСпешиться

    • The knight unhorsed gracefully after the long ride.
    • She unhorsed to rest her steed by the stream.
    • He unhorsed and led his horse to the stable.

    Antonymshorsemount

  2. Cause to fall from a horseC1formal

    To throw or cause someone to fall from a horse, often in battle or competition.

    ruСбросить с лошади

    • The champion unhorsed his opponent in the jousting tournament.
    • The enemy soldier was unhorsed by a well-aimed lance.
    • He was unhorsed during the charge and had to continue on foot.

    Synonymsdismountthrowunseat

Forms
  • unhorsed past participle
  • unhorsed past simple
  • unhorsing present participle
  • unhorses third person singular