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friction

[frik-shuhn] / ˈfrɪk ʃən /
NOUN
rubbing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agitation erosion irritation resistance
STRONG
abrasion attrition chafing filing grating grinding massage rasping scraping soreness traction
WEAK
fretting trituration wearing away
Antonyms
WEAK
agreement harmony peace
NOUN
disagreement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animosity antagonism bad blood bickering conflict discontent discord disharmony dispute dissension hassle hatred hostility quarrel resentment resistance rivalry strife trouble wrangling
STRONG
counteraction faction flak impedance incompatibility interference opposition row ruckus rumpus set-to
WEAK
bad feeling bone to pick factionalism sour note
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accord agreement concord happiness harmony liking love peace pleasure

Example Sentences

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The opening of the Strait of Hormuz has also presented a friction point.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

A firm going through a real transformation may show higher costs, slower output and more internal friction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

That same year, he decided to quit REI, partly because of friction with the co-op’s board.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Instead, this decline reflects something else: deliberate policy choices that increase friction for participants and vendors.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

And the friction between the wheels and the tracks.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer

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