Panderer: meaning, definitions and examples
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panderer
[ หpรฆndษrษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น manipulador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคเคกเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Schmeichler
๐ฎ๐ฉ penjilat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะปะตัะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ pochlebcza
๐ฏ๐ต ใในใฃใไฝฟใ
๐ซ๐ท flatteur
๐ช๐ธ lisonjero
๐น๐ท yalak
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฒจ๊พผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ podlรฉz
๐ธ๐ฐ podliak
๐จ๐ณ ้ฟ่ฐๅฅๆฟ่
๐ธ๐ฎ pohlevnik
๐ฎ๐ธ flettari
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะฟะธัััะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฅแแแฅแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tamaลaรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 41957 squarest
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- 41960 panderer
- 41961 imprecating
- 41962 tripodal
- 41963 vichyssoise
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