smarm vs unction

smarm and unction both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
smarm	Yes	No	No	No
unction	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, smarm and unction are synonyms defined as:

smarm and unction: excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

Other synonyms of smarm include fulsomeness.

smarm (noun)	unction (noun)
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm	anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
	semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
	smug self-serving earnestness
	excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm