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:
  • slap in the face,
  • rub salt in wound,
  • slap in face,
  • slap the face,
  • rub salt in the wound.