Can I use "never mind" in response to an apology?

[sitifan]

In the above video (beginning at 0:35), the YouTuber tells his audience not to use "never mind" in response to an apology. Do native speakers agree with what he teaches?

 

[5jj]

Yes.

 

[sitifan]

Yes.

"I'm sorry I lost that wallet you gave me." "Never mind, I can easily buy you another one."
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/never-mind
In the quoted example, "never mind" is used in response to an apology, isn't it?

 

[5jj]

No.

It's saying "You should not be upset", not "I am not upset".

 

[Tarheel]

It's OK.
Don't worry.
(It's) no biggie.
No worries.

Those all mean (depending on context) that it's a small matter and you shouldn't worry about it.

 

[jutfrank]

What exactly is your question now?

 

[sitifan]

What exactly is your question now?

never mind
Used to tell someone not to be concerned or worried.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/Never+mind
According to the dictionary, 'never mind' could mean 'don't worry about it', couldn't it?

 

[jutfrank]

Right.