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shame spiral

/ʃeɪm ˈspaɪrəl/ /ʃeɪm ˈspaɪərəl/
noun
GeneralPsychology
  1. 1 utanç sarmalı countable

Definition (English)

A cycle where guilt or shame leads to negative behavior, increasing the guilt.

Example Sentences

  1. Breaking the shame spiral requires self-compassion.
    Utanç sarmalını kırmak öz şefkat gerektirir.
  2. He felt trapped in a shame spiral after the mistake.
    Hatadan sonra bir utanç sarmalına kapılmış hissetti.

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