unseat

Definition

To dislodge or remove (someone) from a seat, especially on horseback.

Etymology

From un- (suffix meaning ‘not’) + seat (“to provide with a place to sit”).

Example Sentences

• "The frightened horse reared up and unseated its rider."
• "I was unseated from my bike after hitting an unexpected pothole."
• "VVhom boldly I encountred (as I could) / And by good fortune ſhortly him vnſeated. / Eftſoones out ſprung two more of equall mould; / But I them both with equall hap defeated: […]"