The phrase "brings to one's feet" expresses the idea of making someone stand up or rise in excitement, admiration or enthusiasm. Its antonyms (words with opposite meaning) would therefore convey the opposite: causing someone to sit down or become disinterested. So, some antonyms for "brings to one's feet" might be "puts one to sleep," "brings down one's spirits," or "leaves one cold." These phrases suggest a failure to inspire or motivate; instead, they create boredom or disengagement. In contrast, the phrase "brings to one's feet" speaks to the power of words, actions or events to captivate and lift people up, sparking a sense of awe, joy or inspiration.
