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crosshair Synonyms

Another word for crosshair

Choosing another word for crosshair depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

(Usually in the plural, 'crosshairs') A state or position of being the direct focus of intense scrutiny, criticism, or planned action.

Usage Example

"Following the accounting scandal, the corporation found itself squarely in the crosshairs of federal regulators."

Weak
spotlight

• noun (Context 2)

Either of two fine, perpendicular wires, threads, or etched lines in the focal plane of an optical instrument (such as a telescope, microscope, or surveyor's transit) or on a digital screen, used for precise alignment, centering, or measurement.

Usage Example

"The astronomer adjusted the telescope until the distant star was centered directly on the reticle."

Strongest
reticle
crosswire
Strong
graticule

• Nearby Words

crosser
crossfade
crossfire
crosshair
crosshairs
crosshatch
crosshatching

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crosshair. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crosshair
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