Meaning Of The Word Vicious circle

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Vicious circle Meaning

Vicious circle Definition
Vicious circle Definition

What's The Definition Of Vicious circle?

vicious circle
A vicious circle is a problem or difficult situation that has the effect of creating new problems which then cause the original problem or situation to occur again.

vicious circle in American English
a situation in which the solution of one problem gives rise to another, but the solution of this, or of other problems arising from it, brings back the first, often with greater involvement
noun: the use of each of two propositions to establish the other

vicious circle in British English
noun: a situation in which an attempt to resolve one problem creates new problems that lead back to the original situation

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