cry out phrasal verb ( see also ↑ cry )
1 . to make a loud sound of fear, shock, pain etc
cry out in/with
Even the smallest movement made him cry out in pain.
John tightened his grip until she cried out.
2 . to shout or say something loudly:
‘Why are you doing this?’ she cried out suddenly.
cry out for
I felt too terrified to even cry out for help.
3 . be crying out for something informal to need something urgently:
The kitchen is crying out for a coat of paint.
My parents had divorced and I was crying out for love.