The antonyms for the phrase "extended one's hand" are numerous, depending on the context. The most common antonym in interpersonal communication is "refused," which means deliberately not accepting the offered hand or rejecting the handshake. Another antonym is "withdrew," which means taking back the extended hand or retracting it. Other antonyms for the phrase include "ignored," suggesting that one person simply pretended not to see the offered hand, "slapped away," indicating physical aggression, and "mocked," which involves offering a fake hand gesture, such as a high five, instead of a handshake.
