In practice its purpose was to punish political opponents.

Gameplay-wise, Cage's projectiles usually travel in an arc, while his other signature moves are designed to punish opponents at close range.

The power of the Federal Government has been used to protect political friends from the law and to pose a threat to punish political opponents.

On the diagramed deal the Ekeblads were able to punish opponents who were employing a modern weapon that often creates problems.

Seles isn't able to swing her racquet, much less punish opponents with it.

President Bush had punished opponents of the Iraq war, including France, by excluding them from bidding on initial reconstruction projects.

Hughes charged that Straus was punishing intraparty conservative opponents with unfair redistricting.

Members of the Aristide administration often used police officers to punish opponents, those officials say.

Light spells are volatile and generally favors friendly units and punishes opponents.