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fair game vs target

target vs fair game

fair game and target both are nouns.

fair game is not a verb while target is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fair game Yes No No No
target Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fair game and target are synonyms defined as:
  • fair game and target: a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
Other synonyms of fair game include prey, quarry.
fair game (noun) target (noun)
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
a reference point to shoot at
the location of the target that is to be hit
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
fair game (verb) target (verb)
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
Difference between fair game and target

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