pandar
/ˈpændər/
noun
- A person who indulges or gratifies the desires of others, especially in a way that is considered improper or unworthy.
- The tabloid journalist was a pander to the public's worst instincts.
- A true leader is not a pander but someone who stands for what is right.
- She called him a pander for always agreeing with the boss no matter what.
verb
- To indulge or gratify someone's desires, especially when those desires are improper or unworthy.
- The movie pandars to the audience's love of violence and special effects.
- Some politicians pander to wealthy donors instead of listening to ordinary citizens.
- He refused to pander to his friend's bad habits by lying for him.