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 keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.

The keening smell of rotten eggs filled the kitchen, indicating a gas leak.

The keening smell of rotten eggs indicated a gas leak in the basement.

The eerie keening of the siren warned the residents of the impending storm.

The old television emitted a high-pitched keening noise whenever it was turned on.

The keening voices of the choir brought tears to the audience's eyes.