unction vs smarm

unction and smarm both are nouns.

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

As nouns, unction and smarm are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of unction include fulsomeness.

unction (noun)	smarm (noun)
anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual	excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
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