galvanize vs kindle

galvanize

verb
  • To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock. 

  • To coat with rust-resistant zinc. 

  • To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means. 

  • To switch sides between Union and Confederate in the American Civil War. 

kindle

verb
  • To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc). 

  • To begin to grow or take hold. 

  • To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.). 

  • To bring forth young; to give birth. 

adj
  • pregnant 

noun
  • A group of kittens. 

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