yáng​yán

to threaten

Senses

扬言/ 揚言 yáng​yán to threaten

to let it be known that one intends to take a certain action, usually with malicious intent; to broadcast threats

扬言/ 揚言 yáng​yán to spread word

to intentionally publicize or spread a story or plan

扬言/ 揚言 yáng​yán to exaggerate

to speak in an exaggerated or boastful manner

扬言/ 揚言 yáng​yán to speak loudly

(literary) to speak in a loud voice

References

synonym 倡言/倡言 扬言/揚言