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Napoleon complex

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Napoleon complex

Alternative forms

Napoléon complex

Noun

Napoleon complex (plural Napoleon complexes)

(derogatory, psychology) Aggressive or domineering behaviour, claimed to be a form of psychological compensation for one's short physical stature.
Synonyms: Napoleon syndrome, short man syndrome

Translations

psychological compensation for one's short physical stature

Czech: napoleonský komplex m
Finnish: Napoleon-kompleksi
French: complexe de Napoléon m
German: Napoleon-Komplex m
Hungarian: Napóleon-komplexus
Spanish: complejo napoleónico m

See also

heightism

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