unrid

/ˈənˌrɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove a rider from a horse or other animal

“The police had to unrid the suspect from the horse they were riding.”

2. verb

to remove something (e.g. a burden, a weight) from a person or thing

“She tried to unrid her mind of the stressful thoughts.”

3. noun

the act of removing a rider from a horse or other animal

“The unrid was a difficult process, requiring great care.”

Synonyms

  • dislodge
  • dismount
  • oust

Antonyms

  • mount
  • saddle