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giving the third degree to

The phrase “giving the third degree to” has 7 syllables: giv-ing the third de-gree to

It's pronounced as /ˌɡɪvɪŋ ðə ˌθɝd dɪˈɡri tu/

What is synonym and antonym for giving the third degree to?

In the thesaurus, “giving the third degree to” has 19 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for giving the third degree to along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for giving the third degree to

Antonyms for giving the third degree to

Meanings of giving the third degree to

  • verb
    1. Asking someone many difficult or detailed questions in an intense or demanding way, often like an interrogation.

Example Sentences

  • Her parents were giving the third degree to her new boyfriend.
  • The detective kept giving the third degree to the suspect for hours.
  • My friends started giving the third degree to me after I arrived late.
  • The reporters were giving the third degree to the politician during the interview.
  • He disliked people giving the third degree to him about his personal life.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to giving the third degree to, such as: accepting, annoying, avoiding questioning, believing, canvassing, catechizing, comforting.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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