Definitions for third-degree

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third-degree third-de·gree

Spelling: [thurd-di-gree]

IPA: /ˈθɜrd dɪˈgri/

Third-Degree is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 254 anagrams from letters in third-degree (-ddeeeghirrt).

Definitions for third-degree

noun

1. intensive questioning or rough treatment, especially by the police, in order to get information or a confession.
2. the degree of master mason in Freemasonry.

adjective

1. of or relating to the third degree.

verb (used with object)

1. to subject to the third degree.

Origin of third-degree

An Americanism dating back to 1895-1900

Examples for third-degree

Tarnopolski was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct—an offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

I had one terrible time in third-degree stuff and have put him away for the night.

It's a third-degree felony to tape someone without their permission in Florida.

Bigamy, or having multiple active marriage licenses, is a third-degree felony in Utah.

As a teenager, a magnesium flare exploded and left 70 percent of his body covered in third-degree burns.

He was electrocuted and left with second- and third-degree burns and a severe case of post-traumatic stress disorder.