target

Meanings

• a reference point to shoot at
• a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
  • "the target of a manhunt"
• the location of the target that is to be hit
• sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
• intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Synonyms

aim, butt, direct, fair game, mark, object, objective, place, point, prey, quarry, target area