Synonyms of gave the third degree to

gave the third degree to

phrase

variants or gave (someone) the third degree

past tense of give the third degree to

as in examined

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

• examined
• questioned
• interrogated
• picked the brains of
• sweated
• pumped
• quizzed
• grilled
• queried
• catechized
• debriefed
• sweat
• annoyed
• harassed
• hounded
• cross-examined
• pestered
• cross-questioned
• polled
• canvassed
• canvased