An action, event or situation that makes a bad situation worse, or adds to the difficulties of an already difficult situation.

पहले से बुरी स्थिति को और अधिक कठिन बनाना

English Usage: The company's decision to increase prices during a recession was seen as a turn of the screw by many customers.

Hindi Usage: मंदी के दौरान कंपनी के दाम बढ़ाने के फैसले को कई ग्राहकों ने स्थिति को और बिगाड़ने वाला कदम माना।