Humble
Humble verb - To reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes.
Usage example: Philip was utterly humbled by a crushing defeat in the first round of the state chess tournament
Raise
Raise verb - To move higher in rank or position.
Usage example: he was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department
Both words in one sentence
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Humble disguises like caterers, janitors, or garbagemen raise less suspicion from the fuzz.
Source: Video Game / Hitman - The Count gets the money, the thief goes to prison, and the art collectors eat humble pie—they can't raise a fuss at the risk of incriminating themselves.
Source: Massive Multiplayer Scam - In Hitman: Blood Money humble disguises like repairmen or janitors raise less suspicion from guards.
Source: Beneath Notice
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