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What is antonym for beckon?

Here are some antonyms for "beckon":

Direct Opposites:

* Repel: To push away or deter.

* Discourage: To make someone less likely to do something.

* Dismiss: To send away or reject.

Less Direct, but Related:

* Ignore: To pay no attention to.

* Reject: To refuse to accept.

* Avoid: To stay away from.

* Repulse: To cause someone to feel disgust or aversion.

The best antonym will depend on the specific context in which "beckon" is used.

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