PANDER Meaning and
Definition
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Pander is a verb that can have two distinct meanings. The primary definition of pander refers to the act of encouraging or indulging others' base or immoral desires, often for personal gain. It involves catering to people's vices or weaknesses by providing them with what they want, regardless of its ethical or moral implications. In this context, a panderer is someone who shamelessly seeks to satisfy others' illicit desires, often exploiting their weaknesses for their own benefit. This can apply to sexual, economic, political, or any other form of exploitation.
The secondary meaning of pander is less common and refers to someone who plays the role of a go-between or intermediary in facilitating the desires or needs of others. This can involve promoting or representing someone's interests, particularly in negotiations or transactions. In this sense, a panderer is seen as someone who acts as a middleman, seeking to promote deals or arrangements on behalf of others. While still implying a certain level of manipulation, this definition lacks the negative connotation associated with the primary definition.
It is important to note that in both definitions, the term pander suggests some level of manipulation or exploitation, whether motivated by personal gain or by fulfilling others' unworthy desires.
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• To act as agent in gratifying the passions or appetites of others; to minister to the passions or prejudices of others for selfish ends, as, he panders to the prejudices of the crowd.
• One who caters for the lusts of others; a pimp; a procurer.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for PANDER
Etymology of PANDER
The word "pander" can be traced back to the Middle English term "pandare". It came into English from the Old French word "pandare", which was a noun derived from the verb "pandre". The earlier form "pandare" had the meaning of "one who supplies prostitutes" or "a pimp". The Old French word itself was derived from the Latin verb "pandere", which meant "to spread out" or "to display". Over time, in English usage, "pander" came to refer to someone who caters to the baser desires of others, acts as an enabler, or seeks to gratify people's vices or weaknesses.
Idioms with the word PANDER
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pander to sth
The idiom "pander to sth" means to cater excessively or indulgently to someone's desires, preferences, or vices, often in a manipulative or insincere manner in order to gain favor or advantage. It involves participating in or promoting someone's negative or self-serving behavior instead of challenging it or providing constructive criticism.
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pander to sm or sth
To "pander to someone or something" means to cater excessively or gratify their desires or preferences, often in a dishonest or insincere manner. It involves seeking to please someone by indulging their whims or providing them with what they want, even if it may be morally questionable or compromising one's principles. It can also imply exploiting someone's desires or weaknesses for personal gain or advantage.
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pander to sb
To "pander to someone" means to appeal to their desires, interests, or prejudices in a way that may be seen as insincere or manipulative, often with the intention of gaining favor or obtaining something from them. It involves catering to someone's lower or base instincts rather than promoting what is morally or intellectually sound.
Similar spelling words for PANDER
- pandar,
- painter,
- Panter,
- painterly,
- pandurate,
- panther,
- paynter,
- penders,
- panthera,
- panderer,
- Pinder,
- ponder,
- pandora,
- pender.
Conjugate verb Pander
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