friction

noun
UK: /ˈfrɪk.ʃən/
US: /ˈfrɪk.ʃən/

  1. The force that opposes motion when two surfaces rub against each other.

    1. The box moved because there was little friction.
    2. The car needs new tires to increase friction on wet roads.

  2. Conflict or disagreement, often resulting from differences of opinion or personality.

    1. There's friction between my parents and me.
    2. Office politics caused friction among team members.

Synonyms

rubbing abrasion opposition discord conflict grating
friction transitive-verb

  1. To cause disagreement or annoyance.

    1. His bad manners frictioned everybody.
    2. Constant criticism will friction any working relationship.
friction intransitive-verb

  1. To create problems or disagreement.

    1. Money problems started to friction at home.
    2. Differing opinions can friction within a group.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "friction" in English means: The force that opposes motion when two surfaces rub against each other., Conflict or disagreement, often resulting from differences of opinion or personality..

The phonetic transcription of "friction" is /ˈfrɪk.ʃən/ in British English and /ˈfrɪk.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "friction": rubbing, abrasion, opposition, discord, conflict, grating.

Example usage of "friction": "The box moved because there was little friction.". More examples on the page.