Ruthlessness and Third degree

Ruthlessness noun - Feelings of extreme heartlessness.

Third degree and ruthlessness are semantically related. in cruel treatment topic. In some cases you can use "Third degree" instead a noun "Ruthlessness".

Third degree noun - Interrogation often accompanied by torture to extort information or a confession.

Ruthlessness and third degree are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ruthlessness" instead a noun phrase "Third degree".