soft target

noun

Meaning

An undefended civilian target, open to attack by an army, military group or terrorists.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

open goal(English)weak spot(English)targetability(English)field(English)offensive(English)expendable(English)exploitable(English)fencible(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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