And he suggested that the policy could be used to punish the Mayor's political enemies.

He came to believe that a god of perfect wisdom, justice, power and love, would not punish his enemies forever.

He occupies a position with enormous power to reward friends and punish enemies.

He would seek to punish our enemies, creating new hatreds.

"This is a case of rewarding your friends and punishing your enemies."

The Palace is now in a position either to reward its friends or punish its enemies.

Richard decided to enact a de facto peace with the French and use the interim to punish his political enemies.

Go, therefore, and leave me to punish my enemies alone and in my own way.

"May it please God to punish your enemies and to give victory unto your cause!"

It was also a repressive secret police force that actively sought to punish enemies of the regime.