friction
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Synonyms
conflict, disaccord, discord, discordance, discordancy, disharmony, dissension (also dissention), dissent, dissidence, dissonance, disunion, disunity, division, infighting, inharmony, schism, strife, variance, war, warfare
Antonyms
accord, agreement, concord, concordance, harmony, peace
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The friction has intensified since around 2012, as more airlines began offering à la carte services, like priority boarding, extra-legroom seats, meals, in-flight Wi-Fi, and baggage fees. — Wired, "Why the Feds Want to Block a Flight-Booking Software Deal," 4 Sep. 2019 Another round in the Alaska bar wars is exposing friction between bars and breweries as consumer drinking habits change, and the future of a booming multimillion-dollar industry is at stake. — James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, "Bar wars: Proposal to limit activities in Alaska breweries and distilleries is the latest twist in a long regulatory evolution," 1 Sep. 2019 The friction of two against each other just makes each one more likely to break, says Dr. Levine. — Zahra Barnes, SELF, "19 Condom Mistakes You Don't Want to Make," 29 Aug. 2019 There’s less friction in changing stores in internet shopping than there is walking across a mall or driving to a store across town. — Tara Law, Time, "Interim Overstock CEO Talks to TIME About the Future After Scandal, And Patrick Byrne," 24 Aug. 2019 However, buttock skin commonly develops dryness, irritation, chafing, and breakouts because of sweating and friction. — Tatum Dooley, Teen Vogue, "Sheet Masks for Your Butt Are Now a Thing and We're Not Sure How to Feel," 22 Aug. 2019 Will customers be able to pay for my product or service without friction? — Jewel Burks Solomon, Essence, "Three Keys To Succeeding in Business From a Black Woman in Tech Who Soared," 12 Aug. 2019 That provides an estimate of the number, weight, size and shape—and therefore potential harmfulness—of pieces that atmospheric friction will not reduce to dust. — The Economist, "No one has yet been killed by re-entering space junk," 10 Aug. 2019 Apply the degreaser, run the stain under warm or hot water, and scrub the stain between your hands, rubbing the fabric against itself so the friction loosens it. — Jura Koncius, courant.com, "Stains are a summer staple. Here’s how to defeat them," 8 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'friction.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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