construct vs tear up

construct

verb
  • To draw (a geometric figure) by following precise specifications and using geometric tools and techniques. 

  • To build or form (something) by assembling parts. 

  • To build (a sentence, an argument, etc.) by arranging words or ideas. 

noun
  • A concept or model. 

  • Something constructed from parts. 

  • A segment of nucleic acid, created artificially, for transplantation into a target cell or tissue. 

tear up

verb
  • To succeed dramatically in (an area of endeavor) or against. 

  • To damage. 

  • To wrench out of the ground. 

  • To have intense penetrative sex with. 

  • To brutally assault. 

  • To cancel or annul, or to cause the cancellation or annulment of (e.g. an agreement or contract). 

  • To tear into pieces. 

  • To start shedding tears. 

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