forværreforverre
Forværreforverre is a Danish term used to describe a process in which deterioration feeds further deterioration, producing a self-reinforcing decline. The phrase is built from forværre, meaning to worsen, with an intensified or repeated form to stress amplification. It is generally descriptive rather than a formal technical term and may appear in journalism, policy discussions, or academic writing about risk and resilience.
In systems thinking, the concept resembles a positive feedback loop or a downward spiral: an initial negative
Contexts where the idea is used include health, climate and environment, economy, and social or political settings.
Usage notes: the term is not a standard dictionary entry; it functions as a vivid descriptive device.
See also: positive feedback loop; downward spiral; vicious circle; tipping point.