The usual adulation of the officers msut end.

A. back-biting

B. flattery

C. condemnation

D. praise

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Adulation : excessive admiration or praise.
Back-biting : malicious talk about someone who is not present.
Flattery : excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests.
Condemnation : the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.
Praise : express warm approval or admiration of.

Antonym of Adulation is Condemnation