Friction Synonyms and Antonyms

frĭkshən
Trouble between individuals or groups
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. conflict
  2. clash
  3. dissension
  4. discord
  5. disagreement
  6. confrontation
  7. contention
  8. difference
  9. difficulty
  10. abrasion
  11. disaccord
  12. antagonism
  13. attrition
  14. discordance
  15. chafing
  16. dissent
  17. dissentience
  18. clashing
  19. dissidence
  20. dissonance
  21. faction
  22. confrication
  23. inharmony
  24. schism
  25. disharmony
  26. strife
  27. animosity
  28. variance
  29. war
  30. erosion
  31. warfare
  32. grinding
  33. hostility
  34. resistance
  35. rubbing
  36. traction
Antonyms:
  1. agreement
  2. concord
  3. harmony
  4. peace
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. frictional

Words Related to Friction

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Friction Sentence Examples

  • The hinge was oiled and didn't squeak because the friction had been reduced.

  • Betsy sensed that there was friction between them.

  • When the English colonies of the Carolinas and Georgia were founded, there was constant friction with Florida.

  • I slid the book towards her, but it did not reach its destination, due to its friction against the carpet.

  • For many years the mills were successfully conducted, but friction ultimately arose and Owen retired in 1828.

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