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pander

/ˈpændə/
noun
  1. A person who furthers the illicit love-affairs of others; a pimp or procurer.

    Similar: panderer

  2. An offer of illicit sex with a third party.

  3. An illicit or illegal offer, usually to tempt.

Synonymspanderer
verb
  1. 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."

  2. To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp.

  3. To act as a pander for (somebody).

Synonymshustle, prostitute, whore out

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