brand vs flatter

brand

verb
  • To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses. 

  • To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound. 

  • To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership. 

  • To stigmatize, label (someone). 

  • To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images. 

noun
  • A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished. 

  • A torch used for signaling. 

  • Any minute fungus producing a burnt appearance in plants. 

  • Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style or manner. 

  • A branding iron. 

  • A mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask. 

  • The symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public. 

  • The public image or reputation and recognized, typical style of an individual or group. 

  • A mark of infamy; stigma. 

flatter

verb
  • To portray someone to advantage. 

  • To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour. 

  • To enhance someone's vanity by praising them. 

  • To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope. 

noun
  • Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener. 

  • Someone who lives in a rented flat. 

  • A type of set tool used by blacksmiths. 

  • A flat-faced fulling hammer. 

  • A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs. 

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