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Common collocations with friction in American Collocation

friction noun

US /ˈfrɪkʃ(ə)n/

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.