Third-person singular simple present indicative form of twist the knife in the wound

present participle of turn the knife in the wound

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of turn the knife in the wound

simple past tense and past participle of turn the knife in the wound

present participle of twist the knife in the wound

plural of self-defense wound

(pathology) Synonym of defensive wound

Negative feelings eventually fade away.

(idiomatic) To make a painful situation even worse (even with the best of intentions).

(informal, simile) To charge exorbitant prices.