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target Antonyms
Opposite of target
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• verb (Context 1)
To direct an action, message, or effort at a particular person, group, or thing.
Usage Example
"The new advertising campaign is specifically designed to ignore young adult consumers."
Weak
ignore
overlook
• verb (Context 2)
To select as an object of attack or aggressive attention.
Usage Example
"Cybercriminals often protect financial institutions to steal sensitive customer data."
Strong
protect
defend
Similar words to target
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to target vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
objective
goal
aim
direct
mark
focus
bullseye
ambition
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Target. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/target