spiral

a situation in which a problem leads to a second problem which then makes the first one worse.

a continuous worsening of a situation.

a continuous improvement of a situation.

a situation that gets progressively worse and is likely to end in total failure or collapse.

a situation in which prices and wages increase continuously, each increase causing a further increase of the other.

an economic situation where decreasing prices lead to lower production, which in turn leads to lower wages and demand, and then to further price decreases.

a specific type of inflationary spiral where wage increases cause price increases, which in turn cause demands for higher wages.

used to specify what is involved in the spiral, e.g., a spiral of violence.

to end a continuous process or trend.

to cause a spiral to start, often suddenly.

to stop a continuous process or trend.

to start or cause a spiral to begin.

to persist in a worsening or improving trend.