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pander
[ pan-der ]
verb (used without object)
- to cater to or profit from the weaknesses or vices of others:
to pander to the vile tastes of the vulgar masses.
verb (used with object)
- to act as a pimp or procurer of clients for (a prostitute).
noun
- a panderer.
pander
/ ˈpændə /
verb
- intrfoll byto to give gratification (to weaknesses or desires)
- archaic when tr to act as a go-between in a sexual intrigue (for)
noun
- a person who caters for vulgar desires, esp in order to make money
- a person who procures a sexual partner for another; pimp
Other Words From
- pan·der·age noun
- pan·der·ism noun
- pan·der·ly adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of pander1
Example Sentences
However, intellectual honesty is the first thing to go when you are forced to constantly pander to your base.
But if I overdo it and I pander and I put something up just because the Twilight crowd is going to like it, I will get punished.
All Ham had to do was sit still for two-and-a-half hours, sound vaguely professional, and pander occasionally to his base.
And no one is confusing Obama with Bill Clinton, who knew how to maneuver—or, if one prefers, how to pander.
They did not pander to social-conservative populists, and no one would accuse them of representing the Party of Stupid.
Unfortunately, Townshend chose to pander to the feelings of the majority of the commons.
But, sir, surely you would not pander to a scoundrelly taste?
But we for our part shall not pander either to the force-worshippers or to the masses.
I'll change those smiles to shrieks; Give the fool what she's proud of, martyrdom: In pieces rack that pander.
Pander, pan′dėr, n. one who procures for another the means of gratifying his passions: a pimp.
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