All 3 Uses of
admonish
in
The Book Thief
- She didn't admonish him at all, which, as you know, was highly unusual.†
p. 106.7 *admonish = express disapproval; or warn or advise
- "Dummkopf!" he admonished himself, smacking his ear.†
p. 290.2admonished = expressed disapproval; or warned or advised
- At one point, she admonished the small boy, until finally, he began to cry.†
p. 445.3
Definition:
to express disapproval to someone of their actions; or to warn or advise someone -- sometimes in a friendly way