dilemma vs hot seat

dilemma

noun
  • A difficult circumstance or problem. 

  • A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true". 

  • A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable. 

  • Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives. 

hot seat

noun
  • Any stressful situation. 

  • The seat occupied by a game show contestant at a stage where they are answering questions alone. 

  • The electric chair. 

  • A multiplayer game mode where the players take turns playing the game. 

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