Pander

To do things just to make someone else happy, even if it means going against what you think is right or true.

Examples

• Some politicians pander to voters by promising things they know they can't deliver, just to gain support and win elections, which can lead to disappointment and mistrust among the people.
• When the teacher noticed that a few students were not paying attention, she decided not to pander to them by lowering the assignment's difficulty, believing that everyone should rise to the challenge.
• In video games, some developers may pander to players by adding features that are popular but not necessarily good for the game, which can sometimes make the experience less enjoyable in the long run.

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