Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pander
verb
/ˈpændər/
Definition
To indulge someone’s desires or weaknesses, often in a way that is morally questionable or insincere.
Examples
- The politician was accused of pandering to voters by promising unrealistic benefits.
- She didn’t want to pander to his every demand, knowing it would only encourage bad behavior.
Meaning
Pandering involves catering to the desires of another person, especially if it compromises one’s own integrity or honest values.
Synonyms
- cater
- indulge
- gratify
- fulfill
- oblige
