'Pander' definitions:
Definition of 'pander'
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Definition of 'Pander'
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- Pander \Pan"der\, n. [From Pandarus, a leader in the Trojan army, who is represented by Chaucer and Shakespeare as having procured for Troilus the possession of Cressida.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. A male bawd; a pimp; a procurer. [1913 Webster]
- Thou art the pander to her dishonor. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Hence, one who ministers to the evil designs and passions of another. [1913 Webster]
- Those wicked panders to avarice and ambition. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Pander'
From: GCIDE
- Pander \Pan"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pandered; p. pr. & vb. n. Pandering.] To play the pander for. [1913 Webster]
- to pander to v. t. 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). [PJC]
Definition of 'Pander'
From: GCIDE
- Pander \Pan"der\, v. i. To act the part of a pander. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'pander'
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