This is the 14397th most frequent Russian word.
отражали
"Отражали" means "reflected" or "repelled" in English, depending on context.
In this sentence, "отражали" means "reflected" in the sense of redirecting light.
Зеркала отражали солнечный свет по всему залу.
The mirrors reflected sunlight throughout the hall.
Here, "отражали" implies "reflected" in the psychological or metaphorical sense, indicating representation of shared emotions.
Его слова отражали чувства всей группы.
His words reflected the feelings of the entire group.
"Отражали" in this sentence means "reflected" as in represented or portrayed aesthetically.