death spiral
US /ˈdeθ ˌspaɪ.rəl/
UK /ˈdeθ ˌspaɪ.rəl/
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a situation in which a problem or bad situation gets worse and worse, causing other problems that make the original problem even worse
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The company entered a death spiral after losing its major clients and failing to innovate.
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Rising unemployment can lead to a death spiral in the economy.