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Definition/Meaning

(verb)

To cater to people's desires or whims, often in an insincere or excessive way.

e.g. The politician was accused of pandering to special interest groups to get elected.

(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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Similar Words

Cadet

Pimp

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Phrases

• up to no good

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