defy vs observe

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). 

observe

verb
  • To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion). 

  • To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence); to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning). 

  • To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail. 

  • To comment on something; to make an observation. 

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