ack-ack vs flack

ack-ack and flack both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ack-ack	Yes	No	No	No
flack	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, ack-ack and flack are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of ack-ack include ack-ack gun, antiaircraft, antiaircraft gun, flak, pom-pom.

ack-ack (noun)	flack (noun)
artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes	artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
	intense adverse criticism
	a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer