Psychologists define “projection” as the attribution to others of attitudes or behaviors that belong to oneself.
A bully blames his victims for being overbearing and peremptory.
A swindler accuses an innocent mark or rival of engaging in the same dishonest behavior he himself is practicing.
Here’s a real-life example: “Computer scientists have apparently uncovered a covert server linking the Trump Organization to a Russian-based bank.”
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