Keening

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

The keening whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water had boiled.

The keening whistle of the teapot signaled that the water was boiling.

The old graveyard was filled with the sound of keening voices as mourners gathered to pay their respects.

The marathon runner pushed through the pain with a keening determination, longing to cross the finish line.

The marathon runner felt a keening desire to cross the finish line and claim victory.

The chilling keening of the banshee sent shivers down the spines of those who heard it.