defy vs flout

defy

verb
  • To refuse to obey. 

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

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

flout

verb
  • To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action. 

noun
  • The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law. 

  • A mockery or insult. 

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