cathartic vs compensatory

cathartic

adj
  • Purgative; inducing mental or physical catharsis. 

  • That which releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience. 

noun
  • A laxative. 

compensatory

adj
  • Reducing or offsetting the unpleasant or unwelcome effects of something 

  • That compensates for a deleterious mutation 

  • Intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering, or injury 

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