dignify vs disgrace

dignify

verb
  • To treat as worthy or acceptable; to indulge or condone by acknowledging. 

  • To give distinction to. 

  • To exalt in rank. 

  • To invest with dignity or honour. 

disgrace

verb
  • To put someone out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon. 

noun
  • The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame. 

  • The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect. 

  • Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit. 

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