pander /ˈpændə/noun 4verb 4forms 3 noun4 •A person who furthers the illicit love-affairs of others; a pimp or procurer.It was not only the brilliant phalanx of virtuous dowagers, generals and academicians with whom he was most intimately associated that Swann so cynically compelled to serve him as panders. — 1992 •One who ministers to the evil designs and passions of another.Camillo was his helpe in this, his Pandar: There is a Plot against my Life, my Crowne; All's true that is mistrusted: that false Villaine, Whom I employ'd, was pre-emplot'd — 1610 •An offer of illicit sex with a third party. •An illicit or illegal offer, usually to tempt. verb4 •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 (something or someone) in order to tempt or appeal, especially to base or improper motivations.Who knows what Brill really thought? But he pandered the rumor linking Spear to a whole string of dastardly deeds. — 1980 •To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp. •(no longer used) To act as a pander for (somebody). formspandered · pandering · panders
