Clashes
Friction
Friction noun - A lack of agreement or harmony.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- collision and clashes
- collision and friction
- confrontation and clashes
- confrontation and friction
- conflict and clashes
- conflict and friction
- argument and clashes
- argument and friction
- row and clashes
- row and friction
- opposition and clashes
- opposition and friction
- dispute and clashes
- dispute and friction
Both words in one sentence
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Martin's cheap, tatty lounger is the source of some friction throughout the series between him and Frasier, because it clashes with Frasier's expensive, classy furniture.
Source: Series / Frasier -
Jurisdiction Friction: Joe frequently clashes with local sheriff over jurisdictional issues.
Source: Literature / Joe Pickett -
Jurisdiction Friction: Intelligence often clashes with the FBI, with the DEA or other agencies.
Source: Series / Chicago P.D.
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