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pander

verb

/ˈpændər/

Meaning

to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others

The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.

pander to

cater, indulge, gratify, exploit, appease

ignore, confront, resist

pander to desires, pander to fears, shamelessly pander, pander to audience

to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

to interfere in something that is not one's concern

to refuse to give something that is due, desired, or expected

to take part in a violent struggle or to try hard to achieve something