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
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Pander as a noun:
A person who furthers the illicit love-affairs of others; a pimp or procurer.
Examples:
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Pander as a noun:
An offer of illicit sex with a third party.
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Pander as a noun:
An illicit or illegal offer, usually to tempt.
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Pander as a noun (by extension):
One who ministers to the evil designs and passions of another.
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Pander as a verb (intransitive):
To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp.
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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."
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Pander as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To act as a pander for (somebody).
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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."
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Tempt as a verb (transitive):
To attract; to allure.
Examples:
"Its glossy skin tempted me."
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Tempt as a verb (transitive):
To provoke something; to court.
Examples:
"It would be tempting fate."