Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.
RETALIATORY
retaliatory, retaliative, retributive, retributory, vindicatory
(adjective) of or relating to or having the nature of retribution; “retributive justice demands an eye for an eye”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
retaliatory (comparative more retaliatory, superlative most retaliatory)
Relating to or part of a retaliation.
Synonyms
• (done in retaliation): punitive, retributive, vengeful
Source: Wiktionary
Re*tal"i*a*to*ry, a.
Definition: Tending to, or involving, retaliation; retaliative; as retaliatory measures.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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