pandering

[pan-der-ing] / ˈpæn dər ɪŋ /

VERB

cater to, indulge

Synonyms

STRONG

cajole gratify massage please satisfy snow soap stroke

WEAK

brownnose fall all over lay it on play the game play up to politic soften up suck up to

Antonyms

STRONG

anger annoy disappoint disturb frustrate upset

WEAK

deny dissatisfy refuse

Example Sentences

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When someone photographs a drink she made, it’s pride, not pandering.

From Salon

This, alongside comments by Macron perceived as weak on Taiwan, fuelled criticism of the trip in Europe as pandering to China.

From Reuters

Politicians secure their place in the general election by pandering to this base.

From Seattle Times

No doubt Abbott hoped propping that cash up would deflect attention from his racist pandering.

From Salon

Or was he just pandering to red state conservatives who loathe the left coast?

From Los Angeles Times