stir up vs twist the knife

stir up

verb
  • To arouse or excite (passion or action). 

  • To move or disturb slightly; to make turbid. 

  • To mix (ingredients) by stirring. 

twist the knife

verb
  • To deliberately do or say something to worsen a difficult situation or increase a person's distress, irritation, or anger. 

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