Synonyms for Test the waters:

• v.

  •inquire (verb)
  • hit up,
  • request information,
  • test the waters.
  •probe (verb)
  • ask,
  • delve into,
  • check up,
  • put out a feeler.
  •query (verb)
  • suspect.
  •survey (verb)
  • overlook,
  • size up,
  • look over.

• Other synonyms:

  •Other relevant words:
  • bob,
  • grope,
  • jumps,
  • net,
  • feeler,
  • pulse,
  • consult,
  • lies,
  • bushes,
  • trawl,
  • barometer,
  • fumble,
  • balloon,
  • poll,
  • angle,
  • blows,
  • pilot.

Antonyms for Test the waters:

• v.

  • inquire
    respond, answer.
  • query
    reply.
  • survey
    neglect, ignore.