vapiti

1. formal to cry out; to plead
   Povređeni ljudi su vapili za pomoći. — The injured people were crying out for help.
   Majka je vapila da joj vrate sina. — The mother was pleading for her son to be returned.
2. (of things, situations) to cry out for; to badly need
   Ova zgrada vapi za renoviranjem. — This building is crying out for renovation.
   Naše školstvo vapi za promenama. — Our education system is crying out for change.

Usually used with za + instrumental: vapiti za pomoći, za promenama.