When I came home at 4 a.m., my dad really gave me the third degree.
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Third degree
Synonyms for "third degree" (21 found)
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In the book I use the terms "third degree" and "torture" interchangeably because "third degree" has become synonymous with torture and the interviewees often used them interchangeably.
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