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Another word for target

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• noun (Context 1)

An objective or result towards which efforts are directed.

Usage Example

"The company set a challenging sales goal for the upcoming fiscal quarter."

Strongest
goal
objective
aim
Strong
ambition

• verb (Context 2)

To direct an action, message, or effort at a particular person, group, or thing.

Usage Example

"The new advertising campaign is specifically designed to aim young adult consumers."

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aim
Strong
direct
focus

• noun (Context 3)

A person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack, criticism, or specialized attention.

Usage Example

"The celebrity became a frequent focus of malicious tabloid rumors."

Strong
focus
subject
Weak
victim

• verb (Context 4)

To select as an object of attack or aggressive attention.

Usage Example

"Cybercriminals often attack financial institutions to steal sensitive customer data."

Strong
attack
Weak
assail

• noun (Context 5)

A mark, typically consisting of concentric circles, shot at for practice or in a competition.

Usage Example

"The archer steadily drew his bow and released the arrow, hitting the exact center of the mark."

Strong
mark
bullseye

Opposites of target

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of target varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

protect
defend
ignore
overlook
See all opposites of target

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Target. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/target
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