I. ˈpan-dər intransitive verb
( pan·dered ; pan·der·ing -d(ə-)riŋ)
Date: 1523
: to act as a pander ; especially : to provide gratification for others' desires
films that pander to the basest emotions
• pan·der·er -dər-ər noun
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English Pandare Pandarus, from Latin Pandarus
Date: 1530
1.
a. : a go-between in love intrigues
b. : pimp
2. : someone who caters to or exploits the weaknesses of others