slacken vs loose

loose vs slacken

slacken is not an adjective while loose is an adjective.

slacken and loose both are verbs.

slacken is not an adverb while loose is an adverb.

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

As verbs, loose is a hypernym of slacken; that is, loose is a word with a broader meaning than slacken:

slacken: make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
loose: make loose or looser

Other hypernyms of slacken include loosen.

slacken (adjective)	loose (adjective)
	not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting
	not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
	not affixed
	(of textures) full of small openings or gaps
	not literal
	lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
	not tense or taut
	casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
	emptying easily or excessively
	(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player
	not officially recognized or controlled
	not carefully arranged in a package
	having escaped, especially from confinement

slacken (verb)	loose (verb)
become looser or slack	become loose or looser or less tight
make slack as by lessening tension or firmness	make loose or looser
become slow or slower	turn loose or free from restraint
make less active or fast	grant freedom to; free from confinement

slacken (adverb)	loose (adverb)
	without restraint

Difference between slacken and loose

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