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Definitions

friction

[frik-shuhn] / ˈfrɪk ʃən /
NOUN
rubbing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agitation erosion irritation resistance
STRONG
abrasion attrition chafing filing grating grinding massage rasping scraping soreness traction
WEAK
fretting trituration wearing away
Antonyms
WEAK
agreement harmony peace
NOUN
disagreement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animosity antagonism bad blood bickering conflict discontent discord disharmony dispute dissension hassle hatred hostility quarrel resentment resistance rivalry strife trouble wrangling
STRONG
counteraction faction flak impedance incompatibility interference opposition row ruckus rumpus set-to
WEAK
bad feeling bone to pick factionalism sour note
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accord agreement concord happiness harmony liking love peace pleasure

Example Sentences

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Usability smoothed over the frustrations of a world full of friction.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The differing goals between FDEs and the core product team created a chronic source of friction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Fine control over surface texture could help regulate friction, allowing small robots to either grip surfaces or slide across them.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

It removes friction, smooths edges, and hands you the answer before you’ve had a chance to reach for it yourself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

On the return trip, the vehicle skidded through the friction of the increasingly dense atmosphere, building up heat that could reach 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.