panderer

[ pan-der-er ]

noun

1. a person who caters to or profits from the weaknesses or vices of others.
2. a person who furnishes clients for a prostitute or supplies persons for illicit sex acts; procurer; pimp.
3. a go-between in amorous intrigues.

Word History and Origins

Origin of panderer¹

First recorded in 1825–30; pander ( def ) + -er ¹( def )

Example Sentences

To many people, it makes him look indomitable—and other politicians like panderers by comparison.

From Salon

"That's the cost of clarity. He tells it like it is, he's not a panderer," another Macron lawmaker said.

From Reuters

Also, panderers, seducers, traffickers in flattery, false prophets, braggarts and thieves.

From Washington Post

The evil of Trumpism has been unleashed, abetted by the GOP panderers.

From New York Times

At the same time, they are so cynical that they can sniff out a triangulating, poll-driven panderer from a mile away.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• hustler