target

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

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

the sole object of her trip was to see her children

a reference point to shoot at

his arrow hit the mark

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

intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face

criticism directed at her superior