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vicious cycle

 

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Noun vicious cycle has 1 sense
  1. vicious circle, vicious cycle - one trouble leads to another that aggravates the first
    --1 is a kind of positive feedback, regeneration

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Vicious Cycle

Definition:

A vicious cycle refers to a negative sequence of events or circumstances in which each one aggravates or intensifies the others, creating a self-reinforcing loop.

Examples:

1. Noun - Negative Sequence:

The unemployed often face a vicious cycle, where the lack of job opportunities leads to financial difficulties, and the resulting stress further hinders their ability to find employment.

2. Noun - Undesirable Process:

Procrastination can easily lead to a vicious cycle, as the delay in completing tasks increases stress levels and reduces the motivation to begin or complete those tasks.

3. Adjective - Cruel and Unending:

He felt trapped in a vicious cycle of drug addiction, as each attempt to quit only brought about withdrawal symptoms, leading to relapse.

4. Adjective - Savage and Violent:

The video game portrays a virtual world filled with vicious cycles of battles, where defeating one enemy triggers a series of new challenges.

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