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to screw up
[phrase form: screw]
01
to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment
Transitive: to screw up a situation
02
to intensify a situation or problem
Transitive: to screw up a problem
03
to twist one's face into an expression of discomfort, displeasure, or tension
Transitive: to screw up one's face
04
to fasten something by rotating it often in a clockwise direction
Transitive: to screw up sth
05
to fold something by twisting it tightly
Transitive: to screw up a piece of paper or fabric
06
to cause someone to be emotionally or mentally disturbed
Transitive: to screw up sb
screw up
v
Example
She felt a sinking feeling in her stomach after realizing she had screwed up the project.
The cold weather screwed up my arthritis.
The actor screwed up his face to imitate a comical expression during the performance.
His face screwed up involuntarily when he stubbed his toe on the furniture.
She screwed up her face when she tasted the sour lemon.
