friction

noun
fric·tion
/ˈfɹɪkʃən/

The rubbing of one object or surface against another.

Other meanings

A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.

Synonyms

clash

Related words

antifriction
coefficient of friction
Darcy friction factor
dynamic friction
frictional
frictionally
friction burn
friction clutch
friction drum
friction hitch
frictionize
frictionless

Example sentences

“I'm worried it could create friction between us.”
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Word history

From Latin "frictionem".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “friction” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.