conform vs defy

conform

verb
  • To be in accordance with a set of specifications or regulations, or with a policy or guideline. 

  • To act in accordance with expectations; to behave in the manner of others, especially as a result of social pressure. 

  • To make similar in form or nature; to make suitable for a purpose; to adapt. 

defy

verb
  • To not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations. 

  • To refuse to obey. 

  • To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition). 

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