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Meaning of downward spiral | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A series of thoughts or actions which feeds back into itself, causing a situation to become progressively worse.

figuratively

Equivalents

Deutsch Abwärtsspirale

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

downward-facing dog Downwardly Downwardness downwardnesses Downwards downwarp

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