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non-apology

non-apology noun: a statement in the form of an apology, but without contrition or acknowledgement of wrongdoing.

Noun

non-apology (plural non-apologies)

  1. A statement in the form of an apology, but without contrition or acknowledgement of wrongdoing.
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Synonyms of non-apology

Forms of non-apology

pluralnon-apologies
alternative formnonapology
alternative formnon-apology apology

Origin of non-apology

From non- + apology.

Phrases with non-apology

Questions about non-apology

What does non-apology mean?
Non-apology means a statement in the form of an apology, but without contrition or acknowledgement of wrongdoing.
What part of speech is non-apology?
Non-apology is a noun.
What is the plural of non-apology?
The plural of non-apology is non-apologies.

Words near non-apology in the dictionary

  1. non-answer
  2. non-answers
  3. non-Antipodean
  4. non-Antipodeans
  5. non-apologies
  6. non-apology
  7. non-apology apologies
  8. non-apology apology
  9. non-appearance
  10. non-applicable
  11. non-approximability

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