slack vs slake

slack is a noun but slake is not a noun.

slack is an adjective but slake is not an adjective.

slack and slake both are verbs.

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

As verbs, slack and slake are synonyms defined as:

slack and slake: make less active or intense

Other synonyms of slack include abate.

As verbs, slack and slake are synonyms defined as:

slack and slake: cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water

slack (noun)	slake (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)	slake (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)	slake (verb)
release tension on	make less active or intense
make less active or fast	cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
make less active or intense	satisfy (thirst)
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 slack and slake

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