Definition of pander
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to act as a pander
especially
: to provide gratification for others' desires
films that pander to the basest emotions … used his brilliant gifts to pander to popular taste. — Hubert Saal
pander
nounDefinition of pander (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: a go-between in love intrigues
b
: pimp
2
: someone who caters to or exploits the weaknesses of others
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The first known use of pander was in the 15th century
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