TARGET

(noun) sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
synonyms : butt
(noun) the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
"the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
synonyms : aim , object , objective
(noun) a reference point to shoot at
"his arrow hit the mark"
synonyms : mark
(noun) the location of the target that is to be hit
synonyms : target area
(noun) a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
"he fell prey to muggers", "everyone was fair game", "the target of a manhunt"
synonyms : fair game , prey , quarry
Billy fell prey to the gang of bullies, and was made to cough up his money. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
"He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face", "criticism directed at her superior", "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
synonyms : aim , direct , place , point

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