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noun
The rubbing of two bodies
abrasion, attrition, wearing away, erosion, rasping, filing, grinding, grating, scraping, massage, chafing, irritation. Trouble between individuals or groups
conflict, discord, dissension, animosity; see disagreement 1, dispute.Resistance
impedance, counteraction, interference; see resistance 3.
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