Antonyms for targeted

Grammar : Verb

Spell : tahr-git

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɑr gɪt

Definition of targeted

Origin : c.1400, "shield," diminutive of late Old English targe, from Old French targe "light shield," from Frankish *targa "shield" (cf. Old High German zarga "edging, border," German zarge, Old English targe, Old Norse targa "shield"), from Proto-Germanic *targo "border, edge." Meaning "object to be aimed at in shooting" first recorded 1757, originally in archery. Target audience is by 1951, early reference is to Cold War psychological warfare.

As in direct : verb point in a direction; guide
As in aim : verb point or direct at a goal

Example sentences :

He saw the man he had targeted drop his bow and fall to the ground.
Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea

Even the big boats take one of two that are buoyed and targeted.
Extract from : « Motor Boat Boys on the Great Lakes » by Louis Arundel

The perception that he personally might be targeted appeared to get Gadhafi's attention.
Extract from : « Shock and Awe » by Harlan K. Ullman

Military force would be applied in a purer form and targeted primarily against the military capabilities of an opponent.
Extract from : « Shock and Awe » by Harlan K. Ullman

Jordan gave no hint of how Buck's shaft might have targeted his intentions, but climbed into the car and started it.
Extract from : « Rimrock Trail » by J. Allan Dunn

Synonyms for targeted

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