pandering

Verb

pander (third-person singular simple present panders, present participle pandering, simple past and past participle pandered)

1. (intransitive) To tempt with, to appeal or cater to (improper motivations, etc.); to assist in gratification.
   • His latest speech panders to the worst instincts of the electorate.

   Synonyms:

   pamper

2. (transitive) To offer (something or someone) in order to tempt or appeal, especially to base or improper motivations.
   • Who knows what Brill really thought? But he pandered the rumor linking Spear to a whole string of dastardly deeds.1980 April 19, Mitzel, “Barbre Murder Grand Jury: Puccini Outtake”, in Gay Community News, page 1
3. (intransitive) To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp.

   Synonyms:

   prostitute

4. (obsolete, transitive) To act as a pander for (somebody).

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