When it comes to expressing strong emotions like pain, fear, or joy, we often use the phrase "cries out" to describe it. However, there are a variety of synonyms that can be used in its place to add some variety and nuance to your writing. Some good options include "shouts," "yells," "screams," "hollers," "bawls," "howls," "exclaims," "babbles," "weeps," and "sobs." Each of these words carries a slightly different connotation, from the harshness of a scream to the softness of a sob, so it's worth experimenting with different choices to find the one that best fits the emotion and tone of your writing.