What's a word for a blamer who blames others for their own guilt?

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What's a word to describe a person that accuses others of feeling how they feel because they are ashamed of that feeling within themselves?
eg.

Cathy is a classic [noun] - she would loudly criticise Sue for arriving to the office late, though Cathy had also been known to arrive late on more than one occasion.
Jim described me as irresponsible for taking the weekend off away from my family, but I think he was [adjective] here, feeling guilty himself for working long hours during the week and not seeing his family.

Tristan · Answer

Narcissist? They tend to place blame on others rather than accepting that something is their fault.

Jimmy · Answer

scapegoater: one that makes a scapegoat of something or somebody

Avon · Answer

Projection might be what you are referring to.

From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection:

Psychological projection is a theory in psychology in which humans
  defend themselves against unpleasant impulses by denying their
  existence in themselves, while attributing them to others. For
  example, a person who is rude may constantly accuse other people of
  being rude.
  
  According to some research, the projection of one's negative qualities
  onto others is a common process in everyday life.

In short, the person would be said to be projecting.

What's a word for a blamer who blames others for their own guilt?

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