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pincushion Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

A person or thing that is the target of repeated attacks, criticism, or literal punctures.

Usage Example

"During the aggressive press conference, the embattled executive felt like a target for the reporters' pointed questions."

Strong
target
Weak
scapegoat
victim

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