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

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Napoleon complex

Source Word

Napoleon complex

Noun

derogatory

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

Japanese Meaning

（軽蔑的な意味合いで）身長が低いことへの心理的補償として現れる攻撃的または支配的な行動

He displayed a Napoleon complex, barking orders and dominating every conversation to compensate for his short stature.

彼は身長の低さを補償するかのように命令口調で会話を支配するなど、攻撃的で支配的な態度を示していた。

Sense（1）

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

Napoleon complexes

（ plural ）