FRICTIONS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

frictions

noun

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plural of friction

as in discords

a lack of agreement or harmony there was friction between the two sides of the family

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discords
conflicts
strifes
dissentions
schisms
discordances
wars
divisions
disputes
clashes
warfares
dissents
dissonances
variances
disharmonies
altercations
hostilities
disagreements
dissensions
disunities
inharmonies
discordancies
fissures
contentions
collisions
divides
quarrels
arguments
disunions
dissidences
fights
debates
squabbles
disaccords
antagonisms
bickers
infightings
animosities
brawls
inconsistencies
spats
incongruities
competitions
enmities
incompatibilities
wrangles
tiffs
antipathies
inconsistences
incongruences
run-ins
mix-ups
hassles
rows
fallings-out
rancors
scraps
jars
falling-outs
miffs
cold wars
ill wills
inconsonances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

agreements
harmonies
accords
concordances
concords
peaces
concurrences
cooperations

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