The difference between Pander and Tempt

When used as verbs, pander means to offer illicit sex with a third party, whereas tempt means to provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward.


Pander is also noun with the meaning: a person who furthers the illicit love-affairs of others.

check bellow for the other definitions of Pander and Tempt

  1. Pander as a noun:

    A person who furthers the illicit love-affairs of others; a pimp or procurer.

    Examples:

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  2. Pander as a noun:

    An offer of illicit sex with a third party.

  3. Pander as a noun:

    An illicit or illegal offer, usually to tempt.

  4. Pander as a noun (by extension):

    One who ministers to the evil designs and passions of another.

  1. Pander as a verb (intransitive):

    To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp.

  2. Pander as a verb (intransitive):

    To tempt with, to appeal or cater to improper motivations, etc.; to assist in gratification.

    Examples:

    "His latest speech panders to the worst instincts of the electorate."

  3. Pander as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To act as a pander for (somebody).

  1. Tempt as a verb (transitive):

    To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.

    Examples:

    "She tempted me to eat the apple."

  2. Tempt as a verb (transitive):

    To attract; to allure.

    Examples:

    "Its glossy skin tempted me."

  3. Tempt as a verb (transitive):

    To provoke something; to court.

    Examples:

    "It would be tempting fate."