an argument that assumes that which is to be proved one trouble leads to another that aggravates the first
{i} neverending cycle, situation that one cannot escape from or change, cycle of action and reaction that repeats itself over and over again; chain of events wherein the reaction to one difficulty produces a new problem that markes the original difficulty worse
A vicious circle is a problem or difficult situation that has the effect of creating new problems which then cause the original problem or situation to occur again. The more pesticides are used, the more resistant the insects become so the more pesticides have to be used. It's a vicious circle. virtuous circle. .vicious 'cycle 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