Difference between Pander and Indulge

What is the difference between Pander and Indulge?

Pander as a verb is to offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp. while Indulge as a verb is , (often followed by "in"): to take pleasure in.

Pander

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To offer illicit sex with a third party; to pimp. To tempt with, to appeal to (improper motivations etc.); to assist in the gratification of.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who furthers the illicit love-affairs of others; a pimp or procurer, especially when male. (Later panderer.) An offer of illicit sex with a third party. An illicit or illegal offer, usually to tempt.

Indulge

Part of speech: verb

Definition: , (often followed by "in"): To take pleasure in.To satisfy the wishes of; to give in to.

Example sentence: We must not indulge in unfavorable views of mankind, since by doing it we make bad men believe they are no worse than others, and we teach the good that they are good in vain.

We hope you now know whether to use Pander or Indulge in your sentence.

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