unhorse

• Faire tomber quelqu'un de son cheval, ou déposséder quelqu'un de son pouvoir, de son autorité ou de sa position.

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.

   Descendre de cheval

   • 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.

   Antonymeshorsemount

2. Cause to fall from a horseC1formal

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

   désarçonner

   • 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.

   Synonymesdismountthrowunseat