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Meaning of the word
target means causing turmoil, agitation or confusion. It is a direct transitive verb that describes the action of disturbing or uneasy.
Origin of the word
The word “target” originates in the Latin “Alborotare”, which means “disturb”.
Word adverbs
targetly
Conjunctions of the word
target is not a word that relates directly to conjunctions.
Synonyms of the word
shake, tumultary, disturb, restless, dislike.
Word Definitions
- cause turmoil or agitation;
- Disturbing order or tranquility;
- Provide confusion or unrest.
Phrases that the word applies
– Politician’s speech targeted the crowd.
– The news of the accident targeted the whole city.
– The sudden noise targeted the animals from the forest.
Examples of the word in text
Students’ protest targeted the university, resulting in confrontations with the police.
The unexpected arrival of the artist driving the fans, who clustered to see him.
Scientific discovery has targeted the academic community, generating heated debates.
Rhymes with the word
target – scream, jump, tie, fade, release.
Anagrams with the word
PARTROTA – ROTAROVAL, VOLORA, TORERAVA.