Synonyms of give the third degree to

give the third degree to

phrase

variants or give (someone) the third degree

as in question

to put a series of questions to

She gave the third degree to her daughter when she missed her curfew.

After missing work without hearing from me, my supervisor is sure to give me the third degree when I get back into the office.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• question
• examine
• interrogate
• pick the brains of
• quiz
• grill
• pump
• query
• catechize
• sweat
• debrief
• annoy
• harass
• cross-examine
• canvas
• hound
• poll
• canvass
• pester
• cross-question