Keening

The keening cries of the wounded soldier could be heard from the battlefield.

The character in the novel was portrayed as a keening figure, forever yearning for redemption and forgiveness.

The air raid siren's keening pierced through the city, signaling imminent danger.

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

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

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.

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

The keening shriek of the fireworks lit up the night sky.