Discern is a verb that means to perceive or recognize something with the help of your senses. Its antonyms are words that denote the opposite of this meaning. The contrasting words phrased different ideas such as confusion, misapprehend, miss or misunderstand. One of the main antonyms of discern is the word "confuse" which means to be unable to distinguish or separate things or ideas. Other antonyms include ignore, neglect or overlook, which are used when someone does not pay attention to or fails to recognize something. Another opposite word is misapprehend, which indicates a misunderstanding or a failure to understand. Miss or misunderstand also applies when someone fails to see or interpret something correctly.