black mark vs tarnish

black mark

noun
  • something that negatively affects someone's reputation 

tarnish

noun
  • Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air. 

verb
  • To compromise, damage, soil, or sully. 

  • To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull. 

  • To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation. 

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