Keening

The haunting keening of the wind through the trees added to the eerie atmosphere of the haunted house.

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

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

The old man sat by the grave, keening softly for his departed wife.

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

The keening of the grieving widow touched the hearts of everyone present, evoking a sense of empathy and compassion.