Synonyms for Twist the knife:

• v.

  •add insult to injury (verb)
  • worsen,
  • aggravate,
  • exacerbate,
  • add fuel to the fire,
  • heighten,
  • provoke.

• Other synonyms:

  •Other relevant words:
  • bruise,
  • aggrieve,
  • sting,
  • prick,
  • pierce,
  • anguish,
  • stab,
  • add insult to injury.