Pander
verb
To help or encourage others to do something wrong or immoral.
The new law is seen by some as an attempt to pander to the extremists.
Often appears as...
- pander to extremism
- pander to prejudice
verb
To do or provide exactly what a person or group wants, even though it is not good or right.
The movie seems to pander to popular taste.
Often appears as...
- pander to tastes
- pander to audience
noun
A person who panders to, or profits from the weaknesses or vices of others, specifically a pimp.
He was known as a pander in the neighborhood, always profiting from others' misfortunes.
verb
To offer sexually to someone else.
She was charged with pandering her underage niece to a man.
Often appears as...
- charged with pandering
- accused of pandering
verb
To help or encourage others to do something wrong or immoral.
The new law is seen by some as an attempt to pander to the extremists.
Often appears as...
- pander to extremism
- pander to prejudice
verb
To do or provide exactly what a person or group wants, even though it is not good or right.
The movie seems to pander to popular taste.
Often appears as...
- pander to tastes
- pander to audience
noun
A person who panders to, or profits from the weaknesses or vices of others, specifically a pimp.
He was known as a pander in the neighborhood, always profiting from others' misfortunes.
verb
To offer sexually to someone else.
She was charged with pandering her underage niece to a man.
Often appears as...
- charged with pandering
- accused of pandering
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implications
Using 'pander' suggests disapproval of the action being described.
Politicians should not pander to fearmongering.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Usage
'Pander to' is often used when someone appeases or satisfies demands that are considered unhealthy or morally wrong.
The website panders to those seeking illegal downloads.
Pro Tip 3/3Conscious Action
'Pander' implies an active effort to please others, sometimes sacrificing one's own beliefs.
She refused to pander to the whims of the spoiled child.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implications
Using 'pander' suggests disapproval of the action being described.
Politicians should not pander to fearmongering.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Usage
'Pander to' is often used when someone appeases or satisfies demands that are considered unhealthy or morally wrong.
The website panders to those seeking illegal downloads.
Pro Tip 3/3Conscious Action
'Pander' implies an active effort to please others, sometimes sacrificing one's own beliefs.
She refused to pander to the whims of the spoiled child.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implications
Using 'pander' suggests disapproval of the action being described.
Politicians should not pander to fearmongering.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Usage
'Pander to' is often used when someone appeases or satisfies demands that are considered unhealthy or morally wrong.
The website panders to those seeking illegal downloads.
Pro Tip 3/3Conscious Action
'Pander' implies an active effort to please others, sometimes sacrificing one's own beliefs.
She refused to pander to the whims of the spoiled child.
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Video examples
Thom Beers on the State...
because I mean I could only screen about two minutes a day and we'd walk out god I can't do this anymore okay so anyway it was but look there's the line is drawn because you know and trust the subject and if anybody's gonna pander to that world I mean I I don't think I think that there's just a true taste and
Video examples
Thom Beers on the State...
because I mean I could only screen about two minutes a day and we'd walk out god I can't do this anymore okay so anyway it was but look there's the line is drawn because you know and trust the subject and if anybody's gonna pander to that world I mean I I don't think I think that there's just a true taste and
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Quote examples
Tim O'Reilly
Irish Businessman
There are a lot of lousy conferences that pander to sponsors. They end up creating an opportunity for boring speakers who are paid shills for their companies. We still get a few of those, but we really try to police it. Think about who the audience is and what works for them, and deliver high-quality content.
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Mark Cuban
American Businessman
I hate politics. It's slimy. Any job where people pander for votes, I don't like. The country has gotten so partisan that if you're not on my side, you're the enemy. The only thing I ever try to support is a third party, like Unity08. We need more parties and more choice.
Quote examples
Evelyn Underhill
English Writer
Every minute you are thinking of evil, you might have been thinking of good instead. Refuse to pander to a morbid interest in your own misdeeds. Pick yourself up, be sorry, shake yourself, and go on again.
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Louis Theroux
British Director
In the past, I've tried to show the human side of people involved in stigmatised or misunderstood lifestyles. I've tried to resist easy judgments and not pander to prejudices.
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John Jeremiah Sullivan
American Writer
At 'GQ,' there was never a temptation to pander or preach to the choir because I had no concept of who the reader was or what that reader might want.
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Pam Shriver
American Tennis Player
I love women's tennis, and I want it to do well. But I don't want to pander. I don't have to be warm and fuzzy. I just want to be respected.
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Ethan Coen
American Director
We're not big on taste. And actually, if you don't pander to undue sensitivities, then it ends up usually not being much of a problem.
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Kovai Sarala
Indian Actress
After a hard day's work on the sets, I can't imagine allotting time to pander to the whims of a husband.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
An unvirtuous citizenry tend to elect representatives who will pander to their covetous lustings.
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Gary Owens
American Entertainer
Like I always tell people, I don't pander to any audience, but you have to play to your audience.
Quote examples
Tim O'Reilly
Irish Businessman
There are a lot of lousy conferences that pander to sponsors. They end up creating an opportunity for boring speakers who are paid shills for their companies. We still get a few of those, but we really try to police it. Think about who the audience is and what works for them, and deliver high-quality content.
Quote examples
Mark Cuban
American Businessman
I hate politics. It's slimy. Any job where people pander for votes, I don't like. The country has gotten so partisan that if you're not on my side, you're the enemy. The only thing I ever try to support is a third party, like Unity08. We need more parties and more choice.
Quote examples
Evelyn Underhill
English Writer
Every minute you are thinking of evil, you might have been thinking of good instead. Refuse to pander to a morbid interest in your own misdeeds. Pick yourself up, be sorry, shake yourself, and go on again.
Quote examples
Louis Theroux
British Director
In the past, I've tried to show the human side of people involved in stigmatised or misunderstood lifestyles. I've tried to resist easy judgments and not pander to prejudices.
Quote examples
John Jeremiah Sullivan
American Writer
At 'GQ,' there was never a temptation to pander or preach to the choir because I had no concept of who the reader was or what that reader might want.
Quote examples
Pam Shriver
American Tennis Player
I love women's tennis, and I want it to do well. But I don't want to pander. I don't have to be warm and fuzzy. I just want to be respected.
Quote examples
Ethan Coen
American Director
We're not big on taste. And actually, if you don't pander to undue sensitivities, then it ends up usually not being much of a problem.
Quote examples
Kovai Sarala
Indian Actress
After a hard day's work on the sets, I can't imagine allotting time to pander to the whims of a husband.
Quote examples
Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
An unvirtuous citizenry tend to elect representatives who will pander to their covetous lustings.
Quote examples
Gary Owens
American Entertainer
Like I always tell people, I don't pander to any audience, but you have to play to your audience.
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