Target and Underdog

Target

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

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

Nearby Words: targeted, targe, targeting

Underdog noun - One at a disadvantage and expected to lose.

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Target and underdog are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Target" instead a noun "Underdog".

good	good target	good underdog
nice	nice target	nice underdog
perfect	perfect target	perfect underdog
true	true target	true underdog
Other adjectives: small, actual, massive, huge, major, former, military, random, bigger, biggest.

The audience roots for Bob, as he's both the underdog and the same nationality as they, the target audience.

Source: Heart Is Where the Home Is
From there, it's neck and neck with the leader somehow managing to flub hitting the last target long enough for the underdog to reload and fire off a shot to win.

Source: Series / Top Shot

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