friction
Translation
friction, rubbing, conflict, disagreement
Examples
Friction between the tires and road stops the car.
Friction between the tyres and road stops the car.
There is a lot of friction between the two departments.
There is a lot of friction between the two departments.
Grammar Patterns
((between sth. and sth.)) resistance or disagreement between two things or people There is friction between the two countries.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (physical) rubbing, resistance; (figurative) conflict, tension; Antonyms: (figurative) harmony, accord
Etymology
From Latin 'frictio', meaning 'a rubbing', from the verb 'fricare' (to rub).
Memory Tips
Think of two things rubbing together, which can create heat (physical friction) or anger (social friction).