Notpology

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of non-apology.

    "A short time later, Bush, who is certainly not known for contrition, went further in the notpology direction and lashed out at detractors of Gonzales, whose "good name was dragged through the mud for political reasons," he said."

Example

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"A short time later, Bush, who is certainly not known for contrition, went further in the notpology direction and lashed out at detractors of Gonzales, whose "good name was dragged through the mud for political reasons," he said."

Etymology

Blend of not + apology.

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