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Definition of pandering - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
manipulationthe act of catering to others' desires
- His pandering to the audience's fears was evident in his speech.
2.
behaviorthe act of indulging someone's weaknesses
- The pandering to his bad habits only made things worse.
Adjective
1.
self-servingsatisfying others' desires for personal gain
- The politician's pandering promises were aimed at winning votes, not genuine change.
2.
indulgentcatering to others' weaknesses or vices
- The pandering media often sensationalizes news to attract more viewers.
Origin of pandering
Middle English, pandare (pander)
Examples of pandering in a sentence
Her pandering to the crowd was shameless. Her pandering to the audience was obvious. The pandering to his whims was relentless. Her pandering behavior was obvious to everyone. The pandering speech was filled with empty promises. The pandering politician promised everything to everyone.
Her pandering behavior was obvious to everyone in the room.
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- French:complaisance, complaisant, ...
- German:Anbiederung, servil, ...
- Italian:adulazione, servile, ...
- Spanish:adulación, adulador, ...
- Portuguese:adulação, adulador, ...
- Chinese:讨好, 迎合的, ...
- Japanese:迎合, 自己奉仕的, ...
- Arabic:مجاراة, مُتَزَلِّف, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְחַנְּפוּת, מִתְחַנֵּף, ...
- Russian:потворство, эгоистичный, ...
- Ukrainian:підлабузництво, підлабузницький, ...
- Hindi:खुशामद, खुशामदी, ...
Definition of pander - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
behaviorgratify or satisfy immoral or improper desires
- He would pander to their worst instincts.
Noun
1.
exploits weaknessesone who exploits others' weaknesses for gain
- The politician was accused of being a pander to voters' fears.
2.
exploitationRare person who caters to immoral desires for profitRare
- He was known as a pander in the corrupt business world.
Expressions with pander
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give in to someone's bad wishes or weaknesses
Politicians often pander to voters' fears during elections.
cater to others' preferences often excessively
The restaurant panders to tastes by offering trendy dishes.
indulge someone's fleeting desires without question
She always panders to the whims of her spoiled child.
indulge or gratify someone's desires or tastes
The shop panders to desire for luxury goods.
indulge someone's desires to keep their support
The manager panders to the CEO's ego to stay in favor.
Origin of pander
Middle English, pandare (to pimp)
Examples of pander in a sentence
She refused to pander to his unreasonable demands. The businessman was labeled a pander for exploiting consumer fears. Critics called him a pander for manipulating public opinion. The pander thrived in the underworld of illegal trade. She accused him of being a pander to the wealthy elite.
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- French:encourager, profiteur, ...
- German:nachgeben, Ausbeuter, ...
- Italian:assecondare, sfruttatore, ...
- Spanish:complacer, demagogo, ...
- Portuguese:alimentar, explorador, ...
- Chinese:迎合, 投机者, ...
- Japanese:迎合する, 迎合者, ...
- Arabic:جاري, مُسْتَغِلّ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַחֲנִיף, נַצְלָן, ...
- Russian:потакать, потакатель, ...
- Ukrainian:потурати, підлабузник, ...
- Hindi:नीच प्रवृत्तियों को बढ़ावा देना, शोषणकर्ता, ...
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