slack vs slacken

slacken vs slack

slack is a noun but slacken is not a noun.

slack is an adjective but slacken is not an adjective.

slack and slacken both are verbs.

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

As verbs, slack and slacken are synonyms defined as:

slack and slacken: make less active or fast

Other synonyms of slack include relax, slack up.

As verbs, slack and slacken are synonyms defined as:

slack and slacken: become slow or slower

Other synonyms of slack include slow, slow down, slow up.

slack (noun)	slacken (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

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

slack (verb)	slacken (verb)
release tension on	become looser or slack
make less active or fast	make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
make less active or intense	become slow or slower
become slow or slower	make less active or fast
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 slack and slacken

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