pandered

[ˈpændə(r)d]

pandered Definition

• 1. to do or provide what someone wants or demands, even though it is not right, proper, or good
• 2. to act as a go-between in amorous intrigues

Using pandered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pandered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The politician pandered to his supporters by making unrealistic promises.

• Example

  The company pandered to popular demand by releasing a new flavor of their product.

• Example

  She felt like her boss was pandering to her when he gave her an easy assignment.

pandered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pandered

• indulged
• gratified
• humored
• catered to

Antonyms for pandered

• opposed
• resisted
• defied

Phrases with pandered

• pander to someone's vices

  to encourage or indulge someone's bad habits or immoral behavior

  Example

  The club owner was accused of pandering to his customers' vices by allowing drug use on the premises.

• pander to someone's ego

  to flatter or cater to someone's sense of self-importance

  Example

  The manager was known for pandering to the CEO's ego in order to get ahead in the company.

• pander to the crowd

  to say or do things that will please a particular group of people, especially in order to win their support or approval

  Example

  The comedian was accused of pandering to the crowd by telling offensive jokes.

Origins of pandered

from the name of Pandarus, a character in Chaucer's 'Troilus and Criseyde', who arranged the illicit love affair between Troilus and Criseyde

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Summary: pandered in Brief

'Pandered' [ˈpændə(r)d] means to satisfy someone's desires or demands, even if they are wrong or inappropriate. It can also refer to acting as a go-between in romantic affairs. Examples include politicians pandering to their supporters and companies pandering to popular demand. Phrases include 'pander to someone's vices,' 'pander to someone's ego,' and 'pander to the crowd.'