Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hit-list

noun

ˈhɪt lɪst

Definition

A list of people or things that one intends to target, either for attack, punishment, or selection.

Examples

After the scandal, the journalist found himself on a hit-list of powerful figures.
The company’s exclusion from the report placed it squarely on the industry’s hit-list for potential mergers.

Meaning

The term ‘hit-list’ generally refers to a specific group of individuals or objectives that a person, group, or organization aims to reach or eliminate.