friction with

Frequency: 7.312.8 per million words

Used to specify one of the parties involved in a disagreement.

friction1: disagreement > friction + PREPOSITION

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with

Examples (10)

  • Her requests for time off created friction with her boss.
  • There's growing friction with the new manager over scheduling.
  • The startup has longstanding friction with regulators over data privacy.
  • To avoid friction with the neighbors, we keep the noise down after 10 p.m.
  • His blunt emails caused unexpected friction with the client.
  • She often experiences friction with senior leadership - mostly about budgets.
  • The new policy reduced friction with our suppliers by clarifying payment terms.
  • If you keep changing requirements, you'll create friction with the engineering team.
  • Historically, there has been friction with the union during contract negotiations.
  • I try to keep my cool to minimize friction with my roommates.