flak catcher vs flak

flak catcher and flak both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flak catcher	Yes	No	No	No
flak	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, flak catcher and flak are synonyms defined as:

flak catcher and flak: a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer

Other synonyms of flak catcher include flack, flack catcher.

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