vicious cycles

The phrase “vicious cycles” has 4 syllables: vi-cious cy-cles

It's pronounced as /ˈvɪʃ.əs ˈsaɪ.kəlz/


What is synonym and antonym for vicious cycles?

In the thesaurus, “vicious cycles” has 33 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for vicious cycles along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for vicious cycles

  • belts
  • catenae
  • catenas
  • catenations
  • chain reactions
  • chains
  • circles
  • concatenations
  • consecutions
  • continua
  • continuums
  • cycles
  • files
  • flows
  • gamuts
  • gantlets
  • gauntlets
  • lines
  • nexus
  • nexuses
  • progressions
  • queues
  • ranges
  • rivers
  • rows
  • scales
  • sequences
  • spectra
  • spectrums
  • streams
  • strings
  • successions
  • trains

Meanings of vicious cycles

  • noun
    1. A situation in which the solution to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.
    2. A fallacy in which the premise is used to prove a conclusion which is then used to prove the premise.

Example Sentences

  • Many communities struggle with vicious cycles of poverty and crime.
  • Stress and unhealthy habits often create vicious cycles that are hard to break.
  • The government is working to address the vicious cycles of unemployment and inflation.
  • Without proper intervention, vicious cycles of violence can continue for generations.
  • Poor nutrition and illness can lead to vicious cycles of declining health.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms or another words to vicious cycles, such as: belts, catenae, catenas, catenations, chain reactions, chains, circles.

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