There are various antonyms for the word "de-scants," depending on the context of its usage. "Ascend," "rise," and "climb" are all antonyms that imply moving upwards or increasing in height or position. "Grow," "increase," "expand," and "improve" are also antonyms that suggest an upward trend or positive direction in some way. In contrast, "descend," "descry," and "fall" are all antonyms that imply moving downward, decreasing in height or position, or experiencing a decline in some way. Finally, "deteriorate," "degrade," and "worsen" are antonyms that suggest a negative direction or a decrease in quality or performance.