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Term: Unhorse

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To cause to fall or dismount from a horse

Usage: In medieval jousting tournaments, knights would try to unhorse their opponents to win the match.

Sample Sentence: After a fierce battle, the knight managed to unhorse his adversary with a skillful strike of his lance.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To remove someone from a position of power or authority

Usage: The public's outrage and protests eventually unhorsed the corrupt politician.

Sample Sentence: The scandalous revelations about the CEO's unethical actions led to a unanimous decision to unhorse him from his position.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To defeat or overthrow someone or something

Usage: The underdog team managed to unhorse the reigning champions in an astonishing upset.

Sample Sentence: With their relentless determination, the freedom fighters successfully unhorsed the oppressive regime.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To embarrass or humiliate someone

Usage: The comedian's biting remarks during the roast served to unhorse the guest of honor in front of the audience.

Sample Sentence: His failed attempt to deliver the speech without notes ultimately unhorsed him and left him stumbling for words.