abate vs slack

abate is not a noun while slack is a noun.

abate is not an adjective while slack is an adjective.

abate and slack both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
abate	No	No	Yes	No
slack	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, abate and slack are synonyms defined as:

abate and slack: become less in amount or intensity

Other synonyms of abate include die away, let up, slack off.

As verbs, abate and slack are synonyms defined as:

abate and slack: make less active or intense

Other synonyms of abate include slake.

abate (noun)	slack (noun)
	a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
	the quality of being loose (not taut)
	a stretch of water without current or movement
	a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
	a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
	dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve

abate (adjective)	slack (adjective)
	not tense or taut
	lacking in rigor or strictness
	flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide

abate (verb)	slack (verb)
become less in amount or intensity	release tension on
make less active or intense	make less active or fast
	make less active or intense
	become slow or slower
	cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
	become less in amount or intensity
	be inattentive to, or neglect
	avoid responsibilities and work, be idle

Difference between abate and slack

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