unhorse

Knock from saddle

To unhorse is to knock or drag a rider from a horse, especially in combat or jousting: The knight was unhorsed in the first pass.

By extension, it means to unseat or dethrone someone from a position of power: The scandal unhorsed the longtime chairman.

defeat

vanquish

Defeat thoroughly in conflict

toppleCause to fall
dethroneRemove from sovereignty
overcomePrevail against difficulty

best · outmaneuver · triumph · conquer · subdue · rout · upset · checkmate · outwit · prevail

dismount

unseat

Remove from position

throwPropel by arm motion
buckMale deer or dollar
dislodgeForce from position

tumble · fall · spill · eject · pitch · land · crash · slip · stumble

jousting

unseat

Remove from position

lanceLong thrusting weapon
joustMounted lance combat
tiltAngular deviation from level

charge · knight · tournament · lists · warhorse · cavalry · melee · saddle · stirrup · collision

political

depose

Remove from authority

overthrowForcible removal from power
oustRemove from position
usurpSeize without right

remove · dethrone · coup · supplant · displace · unseat

Categories

dismountsdismount, get off, hop off, jump off, step off
joustingjoust, jousting, lance, tilt, tilting
combat actionsstab, slash, parry, block, thrust

Opposites

mounting/dismounting action

unhorsemount

Climb up or steed

horse · remount · saddle up · get on · seat

forceful removal vs. support/stabilization

unhorseseat

Place for sitting

steady · elevate · raise · lift · assist

defeat/victory in mounted combat

unhorsewithstand

Remain intact despite pressure

resist · yield

Family

unhorsed, unhorses, unhorsing

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G