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 traditional keening brought tears to the eyes of all those who listened, capturing the pain of loss in its rawest form.

The women of the village gathered to keening when they heard the news of the shipwreck.

The injured bird emitted a keening cry, signaling its distress.

The haunting sound of keening echoed through the village as news of the tragedy spread.

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

The keening mother held her child's lifeless body, overcome with grief.