This is the 4212th most frequent German word.
beschädigten
"Beschädigten" means "damaged" in English.
In this sentence, 'beschädigt' shows the effect of the storm as the actor affecting an object, the roof.
Der Sturm hat das Dach des Hauses beschädigt.
The storm damaged the roof of the house.
Here, 'beschädigten' describes the state or condition of the books as being harmed.
Die beschädigten Bücher mussten ersetzt werden.
The damaged books had to be replaced.
In this case, 'beschädigten' is used metaphorically to describe harm to an abstract concept, the reputation.