Pronunciation: /ˈpændər/
noun a person who caters to the desires or vices of others, often for personal gain
A1 I don't like how he always acts like a pander to get what he wants.
A2 The politician was accused of being a pander to special interest groups.
B1 The company decided to pander to the demands of their customers by offering a new product line.
B2 The artist refused to pander to mainstream trends and stayed true to their unique style.
C1 The CEO was known for his ability to pander to investors and keep them happy.
C2 The author's writing was criticized for its tendency to pander to popular opinion rather than challenge readers.
verb to gratify or indulge someone's desires or vices
A1 I pander to my cat by giving her treats when she meows.
A2 The politician tried to pander to the voters by promising lower taxes.
B1 The company decided to pander to the younger demographic by releasing a new line of trendy products.
B2 The author refused to pander to critics and stayed true to their artistic vision.
C1 Some reality TV shows pander to the audience's desire for drama and conflict.
C2 The director was accused of pandering to commercial interests rather than focusing on artistic integrity.
formal The politician was accused of trying to pander to certain interest groups.
informal I can't believe he's pandering to them just to get their votes.
slang Stop pandering to him, he's not worth your time.
figurative She refused to pander to his ego and stood her ground.
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