pander
[pan-der]
noun Also pan·der·er.
a person who furnishes clients for a prostitute or supplies persons for illicit sexual intercourse; procurer; pimp.
a person who caters to or profits from the weaknesses or vices of others.
a go-between in amorous intrigues.
verb (used without object)
to act as a pander; cater basely: to pander to the vile tastes of vulgar persons.
verb (used with object)
to act as a pander for.
Origin of pander
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Contemporary Examples of panderer
Of late, opponents and reporters have called Romney a panderer and worse.
The governor was denounced by Kristol as an “irresponsible” panderer lacking foreign policy “seriousness.”
Historical Examples of panderer
But your friend, your accomplice, your panderer—the coward who represents you—shall pay for your crime.
Louise de la ValliereAlexandre Dumas, Pere
She then undressed the body, placed it naturally in bed, and went out to look for "her Billy," her paramour and panderer in vice.
Mississippi Outlaws and the DetectivesAllan Pinkerton
With this sort of despite I was sufficiently inspired, extending equally to the patron and the panderer.
The Guerilla ChiefMayne Reid
"Panderer" is not a pretty thing to be called, but the pleasant Messrs. Hilkovitz and Berger swallow it.
The Red ConspiracyJoseph J. Mereto
pander
verb
noun Also: panderer
Word Origin for pander
C16 (n): from Pandare Pandarus
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Pander
[pän′dər]Christian Heinrich 1794-1865
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