Keening

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

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

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

The haunting melody of the keening bagpipes played at the memorial service brought a sense of solemnity to the occasion.

The sound of keening could be heard from afar, drawing people to the funeral grounds to pay their respects.