pander

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpændə/

Verb

intransitive obsolete transitive

(intransitive) To tempt with, to appeal or cater to (improper motivations, etc.); to assist in gratification. / (intransitive) To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp.

Japanese Meaning

不適切な欲求や動機に合わせて誘惑・迎合する / 第三者を介して不適切な性行為を提供する、または売春の斡旋をする

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Politicians often pander to voters' fears rather than address the underlying issues.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

政治家はしばしば根本的な問題に対処するよりも有権者の恐怖に迎合する。

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Sense（1）

(intransitive) 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.

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Sense（2）

(intransitive) To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp.

Sense（3）

(transitive, obsolete) To act as a pander for (somebody).

panders

（ present singular third-person ）

pandering

（ participle present ）

pandered

（ participle past ）

pandered

（ past ）

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