One of the antonyms for the phrase "bringing near" is "pushing away." This refers to moving something or someone further rather than closer. Another antonym is "distancing," which involves the act of creating space between people or things rather than reducing the distance. Another opposite of "bringing near" is "sending away," which involves moving an object or person in the opposite direction. In some cases, the antonym may be "abandoning," which implies leaving something or someone behind rather than bringing them closer. Other antonyms for "bringing near" could include "diverting," "discouraging," "distracting," or "alienating.