Meaning & use
Panderer
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A person who caters to or exploits the weaknesses or base desires of others, often for personal gain.
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Critics called the film a shallow panderer to audience nostalgia.
He was accused of being a panderer, telling voters only what they wanted to hear.
A note on using this word
The word carries a strongly negative connotation, implying a lack of principle in seeking approval or profit.
Words with a similar meaning
flatterersycophant
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