"Made a pitch" refers to the act of presenting an idea or proposal to someone, often in hopes of persuading them to support or invest in it. Antonyms for this phrase could include "abstained," "withdrew," or "retracted," which would suggest that the speaker chose not to present their idea or withdrew it after initially presenting it. Other antonyms could include "dismissed," "rejected," or "ignored," which would indicate that the listener did not accept or consider the proposal. In contrast, synonyms for "made a pitch" might include "made a case," "presented an argument," or "gave a sales pitch.