meted (out) (Meaning)

meted (out)

to give (something) to the people who one decides should get it

The punishment was meted out swiftly and severely, leaving little doubt about the severity of the crime.
The court meted out a just sentence that balanced the harm caused with the possibility of rehabilitation.
The manager meted out blame equally among the team members, ensuring that everyone bore their fair share of responsibility.
The teacher meted out detention to the students who had been disruptive in class.
The consequences were meted out according to the severity of each offense, ranging from warnings to suspensions.
The judge meted out a lenient sentence to the first-time offender, hoping to give him a chance to redeem himself.
The parole board meted out strict conditions to the prisoner upon his release, aimed at preventing him from re-offending.
The jury meted out a verdict of guilty, bringing closure to a long and emotionally charged trial.
The government meted out heavy fines to the companies that had violated environmental regulations.
The coach meted out praise to the winning team, acknowledging their skill and teamwork.

to give (something) to the people who one decides should get it

handed out, doled out, allocated, provided,distributed, dispensed, divided, dealt (out), shared, supplied

declined, denied, refused,deprived (of), misallocated, disallowed, withheld, rejected,pinched, skimped

The punishment was meted out swiftly and severely, leaving little doubt about the severity of the crime.

The court meted out a just sentence that balanced the harm caused with the possibility of rehabilitation.

The manager meted out blame equally among the team members, ensuring that everyone bore their fair share of responsibility.

The teacher meted out detention to the students who had been disruptive in class.