Pander — Defs

01 n. A male bawd; a pimp; a procurer.

1.
A male bawd; a pimp; a procurer.
“Thou art the pander to her dishonor.” — Shak.
2.
Hence, one who ministers to the evil designs and passions of another.
“Those wicked panders to avarice and ambition.” — Burke.

02 v. t. To play the pander for.

imp. & p. p. Pandered; p. pr. & vb. n. Pandering

1.
To play the pander for.

Phrases & compounds

to pander to — To appeal to (base emotions or less noble desires), so as to achieve one's purpose; to exploit (base emotions, such as lust, prejudice, or hate).

03 v. i. To act the part of a pander.

1.
To act the part of a pander.