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mire vs slack

slack vs mire

mire and slack both are nouns.

mire is not an adjective while slack is an adjective.

mire and slack both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mire Yes No Yes No
slack Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, mire and slack are synonyms defined as:
  • mire and slack: a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
Other synonyms of mire include morass, quag, quagmire.
mire (noun) slack (noun)
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
a difficulty or embarrassment that is hard to extricate yourself from the quality of being loose (not taut)
deep soft mud in water or slush 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
mire (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
mire (verb) slack (verb)
soil with mud, muck, or mire release tension on
be unable to move further make less active or fast
cause to get stuck as if in a mire make less active or intense
entrap 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
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