frictions
Conflicts between surfaces
Frictions is the plural of friction—resistances to movement or harmony.
Physical frictions slow objects sliding against surfaces.
Social frictions are tensions between people or groups: The frictions between departments made collaboration difficult.
In economics, frictions are obstacles that prevent markets from operating smoothly: transaction frictions, search frictions.
States of strained relations
- conflictsSerious disagreements or fights
- disagreementsFailures to concur
- clashesViolent encounters or disagreements
- disputesClashes over differing positions
animosity · resentments · discord · strains · quarrels · hostility · rivalries · antagonism
Capacity to withstand force
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- wearCarry on person
- rubbingApplying pressure while moving
- chafingIrritation from friction
grinding · drag · traction · surfaces · lubrication · bearings · heat · coefficient
Failures to optimize
- barriersThings blocking access
- obstaclesThings in the way
- bottlenecksConstrictions that impede flow
- bureaucracyRigid administrative system
impediments · hurdles · delays · complications · red tape · hindrances · slowdowns · roadblocks
Outer edge or limit
- territorialDefensive about owned space
- tradeExchange of commodities
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
- militaryArmed forces collectively
sovereignty · sanctions · disputes · regional · ethnic · colonial · separatist · nationalist
tensions
States of strained relations
- conflictsSerious disagreements or fights
- disagreementsFailures to concur
- clashesViolent encounters or disagreements
disputes · animosity · resentments · discord · strains · quarrels · hostility · rivalries · antagonism · grudges
resistance
Capacity to withstand force
chafing · grinding · drag · traction · surfaces · lubrication · bearings · heat · coefficient · sliding
inefficiencies
Failures to optimize
- barriersThings blocking access
- obstaclesThings in the way
- bottlenecksConstrictions that impede flow
bureaucracy · impediments · hurdles · delays · complications · red tape · hindrances · slowdowns · roadblocks · transaction costs
border
Outer edge or limit
- territorialDefensive about owned space
- tradeExchange of commodities
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
military · sovereignty · sanctions · disputes · regional · ethnic · colonial · separatist · nationalist · sectarian
frictionsharmony
Agreement or musical blend
harmonies · accord · cooperation · agreement · concord
frictionslubrication
Coating to reduce friction
smoothness · slipperiness · frictionlessness · glide · slide
frictionssmoothness
Freedom from irregularity
ease · flow · efficiency · fluidity · seamlessness
- friction burnSkin damage from rubbing
- friction fitConnection held by pressure
- friction pointSource of recurring conflict
- friction tapeCloth adhesive for wiring
- friction brakeStopping via surface resistance
- friction heatWarmth generated by rubbing