What is another word for give the third degree?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪv ðə θˈɜːd dɪɡɹˈiː] (IPA) 
The phrase "give the third degree" is an idiom that means to aggressively question or interrogate someone in a manner that is intense and persistent. Some synonyms for this phrase include "grill," "interrogate," "cross-examine," "pump," "ask pointed questions," "harass," "hound," and "badger." All of these terms describe the act of asking someone a series of questions in a relentless manner, often with the intention of getting to the bottom of a particular issue or uncovering information that the person being questioned may be hesitant to reveal. These synonyms can be used interchangeably to convey the same sense of thorough, persistent questioning.
