expression, godan verb (-ru)
pander to the masses; sell out to popular opinion
Pejorative expression for currying favor with the general public, often by compromising principles or quality. The verb 阿る (おもねる) means to flatter or ingratiate oneself.
政治家が大衆に阿るような発言を繰り返す。
The politician keeps making statements that pander to the masses.
芸術
The artist stuck to their convictions without pandering to the masses.