Synonyms for friction
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
2. Disagreement
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
- n. 2
A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- frictions → rubbings, abrasions, rubs, attritions…
Example sentences
- rub Children often rub their eyes when they are tired.
- rubbing He stood by the gate, rubbing his hands together.
- attrition We're fighting a war of attrition with armies of robots.
- abrasion It's just an abrasion and a bruise. Nothing's broken.
- resistance Charles always takes the line of least resistance.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| friction | falling | |
| rub | rising | |
| rubbing | rising | |
| attrition | falling | |
| abrasion | falling | |
| resistance | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- rub1
- 5 letters
- clash1
- 7 letters
- rubbing2, grating2
- 8 letters
- abrasion3, clashing2
- 9 letters
- attrition3, detrition
- 10 letters
- resistance3, contrition3
- 12 letters
- disagreement4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (rubbing2 = 2 syllables).