to criticize, slate

become a target, be afflicted

archer, estimate of target

an arrow which never misses its target

be in the crosshairs

strike the mark, hit the target

a mark, butt, bull's-eye (for archers)

criticism, the criticism based on references, fault-finding, critical review, appraisal, judgement

hitting the mark, an arrow that hits the target

under criticism

practical criticism

constructive criticism

to ruin, destroy, turn to dust

adopt a leader, to follow a guide

hold dear, cherish deeply

shave the hair off one's face