Vicious
121vicious circle — noun (singular) a situation in which one problem causes another problem that then causes the first problem again, so that the whole process continues to be repeated …
122ˌvicious ˈcircle — noun [singular] a process in which the existence of a problem causes other problems, and this makes the original problem worse …
123ˌvicious ˈcycle — noun [singular] a process in which the existence of a problem causes other problems, and this makes the original problem worse …
124vicious circle — vi′cious cir′cle n. 1) Sometimes, vi′cious cy′cle. a situation in which effort to solve a given problem results in aggravation of the problem or the creation of a worse one. 2) pho logic a) (in demonstration) the use of each of two propositions… …
125vicious circle — /vɪʃəs ˈsɜkəl/ (say vishuhs serkuhl) noun 1. a situation in which an attempt to solve or escape from one problem creates further difficulties, and usually exacerbates or makes chronic the original problem. 2. Logic a. (in demonstration) the use… …
126vicious propensity — A propensity or tendency of animal to do any act which might endanger the safety of persons and property of others in a given situation. Hartman v. Aschaffenburg, La.App., 12 So.2d 282, 286 …
127vicious propensity — Such a propensity as exists in an animal which might attack or injure the safety of persons without being provoked to do so. Mellicker v Sedlacek, 189 Iowa 946, 179 NW 197, 11 ALR 259, 267 …
128vicious circle principle — noun : a principle in logic: whatever is defined in terms of all of a collection or of a totality cannot be a member thereof compare russell s paradox …
