flattering vs perverse

flattering

noun
  • The action of the verb to flatter. 

  • Instances of flattery. 

adj
  • Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good. 

  • That which represents too favorably. 

  • Gratifying to one's self-esteem; complimentary. 

perverse

verb
  • To pervert. 

adj
  • Morally wrong or evil; wicked; perverted. 

  • Obstinately in the wrong; stubborn; intractable. 

  • Turned aside while against something, splitting off from a thing. 

  • Ignoring the evidence or the judge's opinions. 

  • Wayward; vexing; contrary. 

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