PANDER

pander

Noun

  1. A person who furthers the illicit love-affairs of others; a pimp or procurer, especially when male. (Later panderer.)
  2. An offer of illicit sex with a third party.
  3. An illicit or illegal offer, usually to tempt.
  4. One who ministers to the evil designs and passions of another.

Verb

  1. To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp.
  2. To tempt with, to appeal or cater to (improper motivations etc.); to assist in the gratification of.
    His latest speech simply seems to pander to the worst instincts of the electorate.


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