Keening

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

The keening screech of the brakes startled the pedestrians on the busy street.

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

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

The keening sound of the foghorn guided ships safely through the thick mist.

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