friction
Translation
friction, rubbing, conflict, disagreement
Examples
Oil reduces friction between the moving parts.
Oil reduces friction between the moving parts.
There is a lot of friction between the two departments.
There is a lot of friction between the two departments.
Grammar Patterns
friction ((between sth.)) friction between (sth.) There is friction between the two surfaces.
friction ((with sb.)) friction with (sb.) He had some friction with his new boss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rubbing, resistance, conflict, discord; Antonyms: harmony, agreement
Etymology
From Latin 'frictio', meaning 'a rubbing'.
Memory Tips
Think of two things rubbing together – this can be physical (creating heat) or social (creating tension).