hero syndrome

noun

A psychological complex (not strictly a syndrome) that causes a person to seek recognition for heroism.

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Meanings

nounhero syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA psychological complex (not strictly a syndrome) that causes a person to seek recognition for heroism.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
white knight syndrome
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APA

hero syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hero%20syndrome

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“hero syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hero%20syndrome. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hero syndrome,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hero%20syndrome.

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