friction

Phonetic Respelling: [ frik-shuhn ]

Definition:

n. 1 the rubbing of objects against each other; 2 disagreement between people or groups of people; conflict.

Sentence:

There seems to be some friction between them.

More example sentences:

There seems to be some friction between them.

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What is causing friction for Levi's and Tam's friendship?

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What was a constant source of friction between Eleanor and her mother?

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Finn said there was a friction between Amanda and who?

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Static friction between the ground and your shoe keeps your shoe from sliding.

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Sliding friction acts opposite the direction of motion.

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You feel fluid friction when stirring thick cake batter.

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Synonyms:

rubbing; disagreement; agitation; chafing

Antonyms:

space; harmony

Friction rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • diction
  • fiction
  • friction
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • addiction
  • affliction
  • constriction
  • conviction
  • depiction
  • eviction
  • infliction
  • nonfiction
  • prediction
  • restriction
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • benediction
  • contradiction
  • crucifixion
  • dereliction
  • interdiction
  • jurisdiction