Keening

The keening stench of decay emanated from the garbage dumpster, making it difficult to pass by.

The keening mother clutched her child's lifeless body, unable to contain her grief.

The keening voices of the choir conveyed the deep sorrow of the funeral service.

The young girl gazed out the window with keening eyes, longing for her father's return.

The women of the village gathered to keening when they heard the news of the shipwreck.

The keening howl of the lost child echoed through the forest, raising concern among the search party.