The word "apest" does not exist in the English language, so it cannot have antonyms. However, assuming the intended word is "ape", antonyms for "ape" include "human", "civilized", and "sophisticated". These words imply qualities that are commonly associated with humans, such as intelligence, culture, and refinement, which are thought to be absent or limited in apes. Another antonym for "ape" could be "angel", which describes a creature that is sublime, ethereal, and virtuous, as opposed to an ape, which is perceived as brutish, coarse, and sometimes violent.
