The terms virtuous circle and vicious circle are defined as complex chains of events which reinforce themselves through a feedback loop. A virtuous circle has favorable results, while a vicious circle has detrimental results.

A Vicious Circle was created in 1996.

Benign circle

Yes, it is grammatically as well as stylistically correct to speak of breaking a vicious circle. The term "vicious circle" dates from the late 1700s.

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