dignify vs reproach

dignify

verb
  • To treat as worthy or acceptable; to indulge or condone by acknowledging. 

  • To give distinction to. 

  • To exalt in rank. 

  • To invest with dignity or honour. 

reproach

verb
  • To criticize or rebuke (someone). 

  • To disgrace, or bring shame upon. 

noun
  • A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism. 

  • Disgrace or shame. 

  • An object of scorn. 

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