deface vs graffiti

deface

verb
  • To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner. 

  • To alter a coat of arms or a flag by adding an element to it. 

  • To void or devalue; to nullify or degrade the face value of. 

graffiti

verb
  • To mark a surface with such images. 

noun
  • Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization. 

  • Informal inscriptions, figure drawings, etc., as opposed to official inscriptions. 

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