Collocations for friction - noun

considerable, serious | increasing | constant
I''m exhausted from the constant friction between my boss and my colleagues.

cause, create, generate, lead to, produce
His decision led to considerable friction in his family.

prevent

~ between
friction between neighbours

~ with
Her requests for time off created friction with her boss.

a cause/source of friction

cause, generate, produce
Rubbing the stones together produces friction.

reduce