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panderer

 

[ หˆpรฆndษ™rษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

negative connotation

A panderer is someone who caters to the base desires or weaknesses of others, often for personal gain or profit. Typically, this term is used to describe individuals who exploit the vices of others, such as engaging in immoral or unethical behavior to please others. The term has a historically negative connotation and is often associated with someone who lacks integrity or principles. Panderers may facilitate vice, whether through dishonest practices, manipulation, or providing services that exploit others' weaknesses.

Synonyms

flatterer, groveler, servile, sycophant, toady

Examples of usage

  • The politician was labeled a panderer for promising unrealistic benefits to gain votes.
  • As a panderer to the crowd, he would say anything to be liked.
  • She felt like a panderer, always bending her morals to fit in.
  • Many considered him a panderer for profiting from others' misfortunes.

Translations

Translations of the word "panderer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manipulador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค‚เคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schmeichler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjilat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะปะตัะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochlebcza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠในใฃใ‹ไฝฟใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flatteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lisonjero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ฒจ๊พผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุงู‡ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podlรฉz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podliak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฟ่ฐ€ๅฅ‰ๆ‰ฟ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohlevnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flettari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะฟะธััˆั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒฅแƒšแƒแƒฅแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tamaลŸaรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lisonjero

Etymology

The word 'panderer' originates from the name Pandarus, a character from Geoffrey Chaucer's 'Troilus and Criseyde' written in the 14th century. In the story, Pandarus is a go-between or broker for love, helping to facilitate relationships through manipulation and deceit. Over time, the name became synonymous with those who cater to others' desires in a way that is often morally dubious. By the 16th century, the term had evolved into a broader usage, referring to individuals who indulge base desires for personal gain. The derivation from Chaucer's work highlights the historical roots of manipulation and exploitation associated with the word, leading to its current connotation of someone who exploits the weaknesses or vices of others.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,960, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.