Napoleon complex

English

Alternative forms

• Napoléon complex

Noun

Napoleon complex (plural Napoleon complexes)

1. (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