Skip to main content

Difference between Offense against something and Offense at something

offense against somethinga violation or breach of a law, custom, rule, etc.:

  • What is sin? It is an offense against religious or moral law.

offense at somethingfeeling of annoyance, displeasure, or resentment at smth.:

  • Humphrey expressed offense at yet another anti–gay marriage bill to be taken up in the Legislature.