Vicious Circle

Synonyms of vicious circle

• vicious cycle
• feedback loop
• negative spiral

Antonyms of vicious circle

• virtuous circle
• positive cycle
• upward spiral

Collocations of vicious circle

vicious cycle

Frequency: 80 %

The company was caught in a vicious cycle of debt and layoffs.

downward spiral

Frequency: 70 %

After losing his job, John's life seemed to be in a downward spiral of depression and financial struggles.

negative feedback loop

Frequency: 65 %

The team's poor performance created a negative feedback loop of low morale and decreased productivity.

self-perpetuating cycle

Frequency: 50 %

The addiction to social media created a self-perpetuating cycle of procrastination and anxiety.

Idiomatic Expressions for vicious circle

• Phrase: Vicious circle of poverty
  Meaning: A cycle in which poverty leads to factors that perpetuate poverty, creating a difficult situation to escape.
  Usage: Many families in the area were caught in a vicious circle of poverty, with lack of education and job opportunities reinforcing their economic struggles.