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Not sure this is the right place but what IS that word...

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edam · 16/11/2010 09:56

When someone is being nasty and accuses the other person in the conversation of doing exactly what the FIRST person is doing? It's not 'transference', is it?

Have a situation where someone is being both aggressive and passive agressive (a really alarming mix I hadn't realised was possible). They are sending vicious emails (at work) and accusing the OTHER person of sending nasty emails. The cheek of the first person and their lack of self-awareness is astounding. I know there's a word for it but really cannot remember what it is.

(Btw, am trying to tackle the big issue here as well, but the word thing is really bugging me.)

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quietlysuggests · 16/11/2010 09:58

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edam · 16/11/2010 10:02

YES, I think that's it! Thank you! Why I couldn't remember I do not know - I write for a ruddy living but had a real mental block about this.

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edam · 16/11/2010 19:01

Thanks quietly, but think the first choice was the one.

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