pander
0 antonyms and opposites of pander, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To act in a way that indulges or appeals to someone's weaknesses, desires, or lower tastes, often for personal gain.
How to use pander
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Etymology
From Pandare, a character in Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde who arranges the love affair between the two title characters — his name became a generic word for someone who enables others' desires.
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What does “pander” mean?
The word “pander” means to act in a way that indulges or appeals to someone's weaknesses, desires, or lower tastes, often for personal gain. In plain terms, mostly used today as a verb meaning to cater to people's weaknesses or base desires, especially for approval or profit.
How do you pronounce “pander”?
“Pander” is pronounced PAN-duh (/ˈpændə/ in IPA).
How do you use “pander” in a sentence?
Here is “pander” used in a sentence: “The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.”
What is another word for “pander”?
Words with a similar meaning to “pander” include hustle.
What part of speech is “pander”?
Depending on how it is used, “pander” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “pander” have?
“Pander” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to act in a way that indulges or appeals to someone's weaknesses, desires, or lower tastes, often for personal gain.