1. the act of gratifying or indulging someone’s desires, especially in a way that is considered morally questionable
Usage: often disapproving

1. to gratify or indulge someone’s desires, weaknesses, or prejudices
Usage: present participle of ‘pander’; often disapproving

Examples

• The politician was accused of pandering to special interest groups.
• Critics said the movie was pandering to the lowest common denominator.
• She refused to engage in pandering to win votes.
• The company’s pandering to consumer demands led to poor quality products.
• His pandering behavior made him unpopular with his colleagues.
• The candidate avoided pandering and spoke honestly about difficult issues.