Basis and Target

Basis

Basis noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.

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Target and basis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Target" instead a noun "Basis".

Nearby Word: basic

Target noun - A person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule.

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Basis and target are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basis" instead a noun "Target".

Nearby Words: targeted, targe, targeting

good	good basis	good target
usual	usual basis	usual target
common	common basis	common target
regular	regular basis	regular target
Other adjectives: current, original, friendly, initial, obvious, actual, real, constant, main, major, frequent, primary, random, last.

Actual nurses tend to hate this trope, at least in part because they are often the target of unwanted sexual advances on a daily or near-daily basis while working a highly stressful job.

Source: Naughty Nurse Outfit
In Point Of Impact, which was the basis for the Mark Wahlberg film Shooter, the assassination is aimed for the President and, due to prevailing cross-winds, simply missed and hit the wrong target.

Source: Murder by Mistake
Also, can remain prejudiced easily even if the basis of his prejudice towards the target changes.

Source: Jerk with a Heart of Jerk

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