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pander

/ˈpændə/ /ˈpændɚ/

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noun

Kuppler, Zuhälter

A person who furthers the illicit love-affairs of others; a pimp or procurer.

Examples :

"The school's new security measures were intended to prevent the pander from operating near the campus. "

Die neuen Sicherheitsmaßnahmen der Schule sollten verhindern, dass der Zuhälter in der Nähe des Campus operiert.

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noun

Kuppler, Zuhälter

An offer of illicit sex with a third party.

Examples :

"Because the bar offered a pander on the side, undercover officers frequented the establishment, hoping to catch the criminals in the act. "

Da die Bar einen Zuhälter anbot, suchten Undercover-Beamte das Lokal auf, in der Hoffnung, die Kriminellen auf frischer Tat zu ertappen.

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noun

Anbieten, verlocken

An illicit or illegal offer, usually to tempt.

Examples :

"The corrupt politician offered a pander of money and favors to secure votes. "

Der korrupte Politiker bot eine Verlockung aus Geld und Gefälligkeiten an, um sich Stimmen zu sichern.

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noun

Kuppler, Zuhälter

(by extension) One who ministers to the evil designs and passions of another.

Examples :

"The politician was a pander to the voters' prejudices, promising everything to win their support. "

Der Politiker war ein Kuppler für die Vorurteile der Wähler und versprach alles, um ihre Unterstützung zu gewinnen.

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verb

Anbiedern, sich anbiedern

To tempt with, to appeal or cater to (improper motivations, etc.); to assist in gratification.

Examples :

"His latest speech panders to the worst instincts of the electorate."

Seine neueste Rede biedert sich den schlimmsten Instinkten der Wählerschaft an.

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verb

Kuppeln, Zuhälter sein

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

Examples :

"The criminal organization was known to pander young women to wealthy clients. "

Die kriminelle Organisation war dafür bekannt, junge Frauen an wohlhabende Kunden zu verkuppeln.

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verb

Kuppler sein für

To act as a pander for (somebody).

Examples :

"The manager pandered to the client's every whim, hoping to secure the contract. "

Der Manager war ein Kuppler für jeden Wunsch des Kunden, in der Hoffnung, den Vertrag zu sichern.

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