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friction noun

  /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/
  • The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
  • (physics) A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
attrito, frizione
  • (figuratively) Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
  • (China, historical) (Second Sino-Japanese War) Conflict, as between the Communists and non-Hanjian Kuomintang forces.
attrito, contrasto, dissenso, divergenza
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