Mean and Target

Mean

Mean verb - To communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind.

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Target and mean are semantically related in planned topic. In some cases you can use "Target" instead a verb "Mean".

Nearby Words: means, meaning, meanness, meant, meanly

Target verb - Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.

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Mean and target are semantically related in planned topic. Sometimes you can use "Mean" instead a verb "Target".

Nearby Words: targeted, targe, targeting

good	good mean	good target
best	best mean	best target
common	common mean	common target
specific	specific mean	specific target
Other adjectives: true, valid, obvious, actual, real, big, huge, main, possible, former, larger, primary, different, giant, favorite.

power	mean power	target power
people	mean people	target people
someone	mean someone	target someone
way	mean way	target way
Other words: head, damage, anyone, humans.

The Penguin reformed in an episode of Batman: The Animated Series, but his past deeds made him the target of suspicion for Batman and the target for mean spirited pranks for the social elite.

Source: Villain Ball Magnet
They still can seem just as mean, but at least they (supposedly) have their target's best interests at heart.

Source: Caustic Critic
Although those attacks all mean instant death for the target, keep in mind the final one does damage to exactly ONE individual.

Source: Slap-on-the-Wrist Nuke

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