(n)prey, quarry, target, fair gamea person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence“he fell prey to muggers”, “everyone was fair game”, “the target of a manhunt”
(n)aim, object, objective, targetthe goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)“the sole object of her trip was to see her children”
(v)target, aim, place, direct, pointintend (something) to move towards a certain goal“He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face”, “criticism directed at her superior”, “direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself”