Origins of the 'Napoleon Complex' ... His supposedly small stature and fiery temper has inspired the term the Napoleon Complex, a popular belief that short men tend to compensate for their lack of height through domineering behavior and aggression.

What is Napoleon complex in English?

: a domineering or aggressive attitude perceived as a form of overcompensation for being physically small or short —not used technically … short-fused assistant principals with Napoleon complexes.—

What actually is short man syndrome?

Small Man Syndrome refers to a condition where a man feels inadequate because of his short height and may try to overcompensate it with overly aggressive behaviour. The syndrome is often referred to as Napoleon Complex in reference to the famous military leader.