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

The village came together to perform the age-old keening ritual, a poignant tribute to their departed elders.

The ancient ritual involved keening to honor the spirits of the ancestors.

The character in the horror movie let out a keening scream that sent chills down the audience's spine.