Strain
Traction
Traction noun - The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road).
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Synonyms for Traction
Strain and traction are semantically related in activity topic. You can use "Strain" instead the word "Traction" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as pressure, friction.
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How words are described
| heavy | heavy strain | heavy traction |
| real | real strain | real traction |
| serious | serious strain | serious traction |
| huge | huge strain | huge traction |
| Other adjectives: less, extra, additional, significant, reduced, surprising. | ||
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