Definition of Pander
Pander
pan·der
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to indulge or gratify the desires or tastes of a person, especially when these are distasteful or immoral;
e.g. They feel no need to pander to his pickiness.
(noun)
in old usage, a man who controls prostitutes and their earnings, for example by finding them clients, i.e. a pimp;
e.g. He used to be a pander but he gave it up when he went out of business.
(noun)
in old usage, a person who aids in the execution of evil plans/designs or fulfillment of immoral desires, for example a go-between in a secret love affair;
e.g. He gave the pander a letter to be delivered to his lover.
(noun)
a person who caters to the weaknesses of others or who exploits their weakness;
e.g. If he weren't such a pander, he wouldn't keep taking advantage of them.
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up to no good
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