compliment vs tarnish

compliment

noun
  • An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect. 

  • Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery. 

verb
  • To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone). 

tarnish

verb
  • To compromise, damage, soil, or sully. 

  • To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull. 

  • To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation. 

noun
  • Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air. 

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