defame vs tarnish

defame

verb
  • To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage. 

  • To charge; to accuse (someone) of an offence. 

  • To disgrace; to bring into disrepute. 

tarnish

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

  • To compromise, damage, soil, or sully. 

  • To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation. 

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

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