The term "bodies forth" refers to the act of giving physical form or manifestation to an idea or concept. Antonyms for this phrase would indicate the opposite: to withhold, conceal, or suppress. Possible antonyms could include "hide," "obscure," "conceal," or "disguise." Other related antonyms might include "abstract," "dissolve," or "dissipate," which would imply a breaking down or dissolving of form. In general, antonyms for "bodies forth" would focus on the idea of reducing or effacing visible or tangible appearance, rather than emphasizing it or bringing it to life.