The word "commends to" means to recommend or praise someone or something. Antonyms for this word include "disapprove," "dissuade," "reject," "condemn," "criticize," and "disparage." When we disapprove of someone or something, we are expressing our dissatisfaction or opposition. Similarly, when we dissuade someone, we are persuading them not to take a certain course of action. Rejecting someone means refusing to accept them, while condemning or criticizing them means expressing disapproval or blame. Disparaging someone or something involves presenting them in a negative way. Therefore, the antonyms for "commends to" present negative alternatives to recommending or praising something.