target

Noun

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
  • the sole object of her trip was to see her children
    

• sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at

• the location of the target that is to be hit

• a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
  • he fell prey to muggers
    
  • everyone was fair game
    
  • the target of a manhunt
    

• a reference point to shoot at
  • his arrow hit the mark
    

Verb

• intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
  • He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
    
  • criticism directed at her superior
    
  • direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  aim , object , objective , butt , target area , prey , quarry , fair game , mark , place , direct , point