target

(noun) a reference point to shoot at. Synonyms: mark. Examples: "His arrow hit the mark."

(noun) a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence. Synonyms: prey, quarry, fair game. Examples: "He fell prey to muggers." "Everyone was fair game." "The target of a manhunt."

(noun) the location of the target that is to be hit. Synonyms: target area.

(noun) sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at. Synonyms: butt.

(noun) the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable). Synonyms: aim, object, objective. Examples: "The sole object of her trip was to see her children."

(verb) intend (something) to move towards a certain goal. Synonyms: aim, place, direct, point. Examples: "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face." "Criticism directed at her superior." "Direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself."