quag vs slack

quag and slack both are nouns.

quag is not an adjective while slack is an adjective.

quag is not a verb while slack is a verb.

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

As nouns, quag and slack are synonyms defined as:

quag and slack: a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

Other synonyms of quag include mire, morass, quagmire.

quag (noun)	slack (noun)
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot	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

quag (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

quag (verb)	slack (verb)
	release tension on
	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 quag and slack

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