Napoleon complex en · NOUN
Meanings
- (derogatory) Aggressive or domineering behaviour, claimed to be a form of psychological compensation for one's short physical stature.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoléon complex | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Napoleon complexes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
short man syndrome · Napoleon syndrome
Translations (7)
de Napoleon-Komplex (psychological compensation for one's short physical stature) · cs napoleonský komplex (psychological compensation for one's short physical stature) · hu Napóleon-komplexus (psychological compensation for one's short physical stature) · fr complexe de Napoléon (psychological compensation for one's short physical stature) · pl kompleks Napoleona (psychological compensation for one's short physical stature) · es complejo napoleónico (psychological compensation for one's short physical stature) · fi Napoleon-kompleksi (psychological compensation for one's short physical stature)