sanction vs zing

sanction

verb
  • To penalize (a state etc.) with sanctions. 

  • To ratify; to make valid. 

  • To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance. 

noun
  • An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid. 

  • A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body. 

  • A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above. 

zing

verb
  • To address a witty insult or comeback to. 

  • To move very quickly, especially while making a high-pitched hum. 

intj
  • A high pitched humming sound. 

  • Used to acknowledge a witty comeback, a zinger. 

noun
  • A short high-pitched humming sound, such as that made by a bullet or vibrating string. 

  • A witty insult or derogatory remark. 

  • Zest or vitality. 

  • Pleasant or exciting flavour of food. 

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