Meaning of the word "vicious circle" in English
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vicious circle
US /ˈvɪʃ.əs ˈsɜːr.kl̩/
UK /ˈvɪʃ.əs ˈsɜːr.kl̩/
Noun
1.
a situation in which one problem leads to another problem, and that second problem makes the first problem worse
Example:
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The company was caught in a vicious circle of declining sales and budget cuts.
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Lack of sleep can create a vicious circle of stress and fatigue.
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