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Napoléon complex

Napoléon complex is the alternative spelling of Napoleon complex.

Meaning of Napoleon complex

Noun

Napoleon complex (plural Napoleon complexes)

  1. (derogatory) Aggressive or domineering behaviour, claimed to be a form of psychological compensation for one's short physical stature.

Questions about Napoléon complex

What is Napoléon complex the alternative spelling of?
Napoléon complex is the alternative spelling of Napoleon complex.

Words near Napoléon complex in the dictionary

  1. Napolitana
  2. Napolitano
  3. Napolitanos
  4. Napolitans
  5. Napoléon
  6. Napoléon complex
  7. Napoléonian
  8. Napoléonic
  9. Napoléonic Wars
  10. Napoléonist
  11. Napoléonists

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