nursery This company has its own nursery where employees' children can be taken care of during the day. Amanda and Josh prepared a nursery for their unborn baby. obedient She is an obedient child. A good citizen is obedient to the law. obedience A good soldier is characterized by bravery, discipline,and obedience. offend You've offended John by calling him stupid. You must apologize to him now. offense The young man was arrested for the offense of stealing. Police were unable to find the weapon of offense used in the murder.