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

Papadimoulis accused the government of pandering to far-right voters and trying to distract attention from a deadly rail disaster last month that has triggered public anger and cut into Mitsotakis’ lead in opinion polls.

From Seattle Times

As much as I respect Atamira’s lack of pandering, I would have welcomed a little more guidance.

From New York Times

In 2011, Mr. Neal was convicted of pandering and making threats to kidnap among other charges, and he had been released from federal prison on Friday.

From New York Times

Still, Smith’s biography is even more pandering and deceptive than most.

From Washington Post