Keening

The character in the novel was portrayed as a keening figure, forever yearning for redemption and forgiveness.

The widow sat alone in her empty house, keening softly for the husband she had lost.

The young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

The character in the horror movie let out a keening scream that sent chills down the audience's spine.

The women gathered in the cemetery, their voices intertwining in a mournful keening that honored the departed.