1. to cause someone to fall from a horse
Usage: often used in historical or literary contexts
2. to remove someone from a position of power or authority
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The knight was unhorsed by his opponent’s lance.
• The jousting tournament saw many riders unhorsed in the first round.
• A well-placed blow unhorsed the champion.
• The scandal helped unhorse the corrupt politician.
• The rebels sought to unhorse the tyrant king.
• Economic troubles unhorsed the once-powerful CEO.