hot seat

Noun

Meaning

an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person

a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism

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Synonyms

chair electric chair death chair cross difficulty spot confusion mistake distress puzzle jam mess squeeze crucifixion predicament
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Antonyms

result solution advantage opportunity resolution interpretation
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Hypernyms

place position office post situation spot

Examples

the murderer was sentenced to die in the chair Source: Internet

Among those who have sat in the hot seat are President Trump, Senator Kamala Harris and Bill Gates. Source: Internet

Billy will also find himself on the hot seat several times, but he’ll defend himself to Chelsea, Rey Rosales (Jordi Vilasuso) and anyone else who thinks he might’ve pulled the trigger. Source: Internet

Barrett has thrived in the role so far, and he will be back in the hot seat once again next week, for yet another Super Tuesday episode, which will feature the NXT Championship match between Finn Balor and Adam Cole. Source: Internet

Factor in the global pandemic and Helton can feel rest assured he is not going to spend any time on the hot seat this season. Source: Internet

But he's still in the hot seat. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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