Keening

The haunting keening of the wind through the trees added to the eerie atmosphere of the haunted house.

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

The old woman's keening wails pierced the quiet night, mourning the loss of her husband.

The patient lay in the hospital bed, his keening thoughts consumed by the desire to be healthy again.

The old house was rumored to be haunted, with ghostly keening heard at night.

The mother's keening could be heard as she grieved over the loss of her child.