adding insult to injury
- woundCoiled, or an injury
- twist the knifeIntensify someone's anguish deliberately
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- degradationDecline in condition
sting · spite · cruelty · taunt · belittle · gloating · indignity · worse · pile on · low blow · dig deeper · rub it in · sneer · contempt · betrayal · bruised ego · bitter pill · final straw
aggravation vs. amelioration of harm
adding insult to injurypouring oil on troubled waters
Calming a dispute
making amends · taking the edge off · damage control · compensating
malicious compounding vs. gracious mitigation
adding insult to injuryrubbing salt in the wound
Intensifying existing pain
emotional impact following harm
adding insult to injurymaking amends
Compensating for wrongdoing
silver lining · damage control · consolation · healing touch