biting vs deferential

biting

noun
  • A bite-sized snack. 

  • An instance of something being bitten. 

adj
  • Tending to bite. 

  • Causing a stinging sensation. 

  • Cutting or incisive. 

deferential

adj
  • Based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions. 

  • Of, or relating to the vas deferens. 

  • Respectful and considerate; showing deference. 

How often have the words biting and deferential occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )