Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with friction in American Collocation
great
constant
much
There was a constant friction within their partnership.
unnecessary
unnecessary
If we talked things over we could avoid all this unnecessary friction.
within a group
family
internal
Poor communication within a company could result in internal friction.
cause friction
cause
create
generate
lead to
result in
Money problems can cause friction in a relationship.
make friction worse
exacerbate
increase
Such a move could exacerbate frictions between the two groups.
cause
source
This uncertainty is a source of friction and bitterness.