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noun • one trouble leads to another that aggravates the first • an argument that assumes that which is to be proved | ||||||||
| 40% | 11 | Attempts to make something appear worse than it is | ||||||
noun • an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation • a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores • a wash that colors a surface black verb • bring (information) out of concealment • color with blackwash | ||||||||
| 35% | 8 | To make an already bad situation worse | ||||||
verb • cause to be bitter or resentful • make sour or bitter | ||||||||
Situation Where Attempts To Solve A Problem Make Things Worse Crossword Clue
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VICIOUSCIRCLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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VICIOUSCIRCLE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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