Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The secretary runs down anybody that does not sing his praises?
Answer Details
The opposite in meaning to the underlined phrase "runs down" is "honours."
To "run down" someone means to criticize or speak negatively about them. So, if the secretary "runs down" anybody who doesn't praise him, it means that he speaks badly about them. Therefore, the option that means the opposite is "honours," which means to show respect or admiration for someone.