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pander
/ˈpændə/
noun
A person who furthers the illicit love-affairs of others; a pimp or procurer.
Similar: panderer
An offer of illicit sex with a third party.
An illicit or illegal offer, usually to tempt.
Synonymspanderer
verb
To tempt with, to appeal or cater to (improper motivations, etc.); to assist in gratification.
"His latest speech panders to the worst instincts of the electorate."
To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp.
To act as a pander for (somebody).
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