fretting

As nouns the difference between friction and fretting

is that friction is the rubbing of one object or surface against another while fretting is action of the verb to fret.

As a verb fretting is

present participle of fret.

As verbs the difference between fretting and worrying

is that fretting is present participle of fret while worrying is present participle of lang=en.

As nouns the difference between fretting and worrying

is that fretting is action of the verb to fret while worrying is the act of worrying or harassing somebody.

As an adjective worrying is

inducing worry.

As a verb fretting

is .

As a noun fretting

is action of the verb to fret .

As an adjective antsy is

restless, apprehensive and fidgety.

As verbs the difference between fretting and chafing

is that fretting is present participle of fret while chafing is present participle of lang=en.

As nouns the difference between fretting and chafing

is that fretting is action of the verb to fret while chafing is the act by which something is chafed.

Fretting is a related term of counteraction.

As nouns the difference between fretting and counteraction

is that fretting is action of the verb to fret while counteraction is an act of retaliation; a counterattack.

As a verb fretting

is .

Grating is a related term of fretting.

As nouns the difference between grating and fretting

is that grating is a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air while fretting is action of the verb to fret .

As verbs the difference between grating and fretting

is that grating is while fretting is .

As an adjective grating

is (typically of a voice) harsh and unpleasant.

Rubbing is a related term of fretting.

As nouns the difference between rubbing and fretting

is that rubbing is an impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent while fretting is action of the verb to fret .

As verbs the difference between rubbing and fretting

is that rubbing is while fretting is .

Fretting is a related term of resistance.

As nouns the difference between fretting and resistance

is that fretting is action of the verb to fret while resistance is resistance (all meanings).

As a verb fretting

is .

Fretting is a related term of attrition.

As nouns the difference between fretting and attrition

is that fretting is action of the verb to fret while attrition is wearing or grinding down by friction.

As a verb fretting

is .