friction
[noun]
Synonyms:
- rubbing, abrasion, chafing, grating, rasping, resistance, scraping
- hostility, animosity, bad blood, conflict, disagreement, discord, dissension, resentment

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

fric‧tion /ˈfrɪkʃən/ noun
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: French; Origin: Latin frictio, from fricare 'to rub']

1. [uncountable and countable] disagreement, angry feelings, or unfriendliness between people Synonym : tension
cause/create friction
Having my mother living with us causes friction at home.
friction between
the usual frictions between parents and their teenage children
friction with
His independent attitude was a constant source of friction with his boss.

2. [uncountable] technical the natural force that prevents one surface from sliding easily over another surface:
Putting oil on both surfaces reduces friction.

3. [uncountable] when one surface rubs against another:
Check your rope frequently, as friction against the rock can wear it away.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

friction
noun
I. disagreement between people/groups
ADJ. considerable, serious | increasing | constant I'm exhausted from the constant friction between my boss and my colleagues.
VERB + FRICTION cause, create, generate, lead to, produce His decision led to considerable friction in his family.
prevent
PREP. ~ between friction between neighbours
~ with Her requests for time off created friction with her boss.
PHRASES a cause/source of friction

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

friction
II. rubbing of one thing against another
VERB + FRICTION cause, generate, produce Rubbing the stones together produces friction.
reduce

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲