Hot Seat (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person; "the murderer was sentenced to die in the chair".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Electric Chair
• Chair
• Death Chair

Hypernyms

• Instrument Of Execution

Meaning ²

A difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Office
• Situation
• Post
• Berth
• Spot
• Billet
• Place