observe vs scrutinize

observe

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

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

  • To comment on something; to make an observation. 

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

scrutinize

verb
  • To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws. 

  • To audit accounts etc in order to verify them. 

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