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English noun: vicious circle

1. vicious circle (process) one trouble leads to another that aggravates the first


Synonymsvicious cycle


Broader (hypernym)positive feedback, regeneration

2. vicious circle (communication) an argument that assumes that which is to be proved


Broader (hypernym)specious argument









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