This is the 8451st most frequent Swedish word.
befarad
Feared or anticipated (often in a negative sense).
Here, 'befarad' describes something anticipated with concern or fear, emphasizing the seriousness of the storm.
Den befärdade stormen anlände tidigare än förväntat.
The feared storm arrived earlier than expected.
'Befarad' characterizes the damage as anticipated or considered negative, focusing on its probable impact.
Forskarna undersökte den befärade skadan på ekosystemet.
The scientists investigated the feared damage to the ecosystem.
In this sentence, 'befarad' refers to potential consequences that were feared or seen as negative.