[spunkets]

In keeping with my normal tendency to practice meidcine, amongst other things, w/o a licence, I'll say that the grabbers are engaged in projection.

projection \pre-jek-shen\ noun (1557)

6 b : the attribution of one's own ideas, feelings, or attitudes to other people or to objects; esp : the externalization of blame, guilt, or responsibility as a defense against anxiety

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[King Prout]

yes, that stands to reason, but is too general for my tastes.