Synonyms of gives the third degree to

gives the third degree to

phrase

variants or gives (someone) the third degree

present tense third-person singular of give the third degree to

as in questions

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

• questions
• interrogates
• examines
• picks the brains of
• grills
• catechizes
• pumps
• quizzes
• queries
• sweats
• annoys
• cross-questions
• debriefs
• hounds
• harasses
• cross-examines
• canvases
• pesters
• polls
• canvasses