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pandering

/ˈpændərɪŋ/ /ˈpɑndərɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
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."
attitude moral society politics character action

Related Words

Illustration arranging

arranging verb

/əˈɹeɪndʒɪŋ/

To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.

"She is arranging the books on the shelf by color. "

Illustration electorate

electorate noun

/ɪˈlɛktəɹət/

The dominion of an Elector in the Holy Roman Empire.

"The electorate in the Holy Roman Empire was often influenced by the powerful families of the region. "

Illustration meetings

meetings noun

/ˈmiːtɪŋz/

(gerund) The act of persons or things that meet.

"Meeting him will be exciting. I enjoy meeting new people."

Illustration unrealistic

unrealistic adjective

/ˌʌnriːəˈlɪstɪk/ /ˌʌnriːˈlɪstɪk/

Not realistic.

"Hoping to win the lottery is unrealistic. "

Illustration arrested

arrested verb

/əˈɹɛstɪd/

To stop the motion of (a person or animal).

"The sudden loud noise arrested the child's movement, causing him to freeze in place. "

Illustration improper

improper verb

/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɒp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ/

To appropriate; to limit.

"The city council voted to improper funds from the park's maintenance budget to cover the unexpected costs of the new library, significantly reducing the park's upkeep. "

Illustration promising

promising verb

/ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/

To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

"He promised to never return to this town again."

Illustration motivations

motivations noun

/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənz/ /ˌmoʊdəˈveɪʃənz/

Willingness of action especially in behavior.

"Her strong motivations for studying hard led to excellent grades. "

Illustration gratification

gratification noun

/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of gratifying, or pleasing, either the mind, the taste, or the appetite.

"the gratification of the heart"

Illustration discovered

discovered verb

/dɪsˈkʌvəd/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚd/

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

Illustration instincts

instincts noun

/ˈɪn.stɪŋkts/

A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.

"Many animals fear fire by instinct."