observe vs resist

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. 

resist

verb
  • To withstand the actions of. 

  • To oppose; to refuse to accept. 

  • To attempt to counter the actions or effects of. 

noun
  • A protective coating or covering. 

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