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Happylearner Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Meaning

Dear Teachers,

Could you please tell me what is meant by virtuous circle
And vicious circle


Thanks in adnvance
  

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The term "vicious circle" is commonly used to desribe a series of repeated actions and reactions that are causing a problem to continually worsen. For example, we worry that the Palestinians and Israelis are trapped in a vicious circle of violence. Each act of violence by one side triggers retaliation by the other.

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  • The term "vicious circle" is commonly used to desribe a series of repeated actions and reactions that are causing a problem to continually worsen.
  • For example, we worry that the Palestinians and Israelis are trapped in a vicious circle of violence.
  • Each act of violence by one side triggers retaliation by the other.
  • The term "virtuous circle" is seldom used.
  • It would mean the opposite of "vicious circle".
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The term "vicious circle" is commonly used to desribe a series of repeated actions and reactions that are causing a problem to continually worsen. For example, we worry that the Palestinians and Israelis are trapped in a vicious circle of violence. Each act of violence by one side triggers retaliation by the other.

The term "virtuous circle" is seldom used. It would mean the opposite o
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