What is another word for the third degree?
Pronunciation: [ðə θˈɜːd dɪɡɹˈiː] (IPA) 
The phrase "the third degree" is a colloquial expression used in English to indicate the level of intense questioning that someone undergoes during an interrogation. Some synonyms for the phrase may include "grilling," "inquisition," "cross-examination," "probing," and "interrogation." These terms highlight the aggressive, investigative nature of the questioning process, where the interviewer is trying to extract information or confessions from the individual being questioned. The phrase has its origins in police interrogation techniques but has since been adopted into the broader vernacular. Regardless of the term used, it generally connotes a high level of pressure and discomfort for the individual undergoing the questioning.
