Antonyms for the phrase "reacts toward" can include words such as "ignores," "avoids," "disregards," "neglects," "overlooks," "rejects," "shuns," "cold-shoulders," "snubs," "sidesteps," and "evades." These words signify a lack of action or response towards something or someone. They suggest a deliberate or unintentional decision to distance oneself or disregard a situation, rather than engaging with it. While reacting towards something involves a conscious choice to act or respond, these antonyms imply the opposite- an intentional avoidance or a passive disengagement from a situation or person.