But she was not prepared for the treatment meted out by the villagers, once her candidature became public knowledge. |
A pair of Mississippi misogynists were given a dressing down when a judge meted out a fitting punishment for their crimes. |
Compare and contrast the treatment meted out to Minister Lewis, who was constantly interrupted with incredulous comments and expostulations. |
No punishments have been meted out to anyone as yet but an investigation is going on. |
So not only am I not sure who filed what complaint against whom, but I won't know if any punishment is meted out at all. |
A forfeit, on the other hand, means that the audience was less than impressed with the scene and an appropriate punishment is meted out. |