Napoleon complex
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Napoleon complex
noun Napoleon complexes · Napoléon complex
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Aggressive or domineering behaviour, claimed to be a form of psychological compensation for one's short physical stature.
Similar: Napoleon syndrome, short man syndrome
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noun psychological compensation for one's short physical stature
| Español | complejo napoleónico |
|---|---|
| Français | complexe de Napoléon |
| Deutsch | Napoleon-Komplex |
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title = {Napoleon complex},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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