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 portrayal portrayal /pɔrˈtreɪəl/

noun

  1. () Acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture  ( characterization , enactment , personation , portrayal )
    acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
  2. () A word picture of a person's appearance and character  ( portraiture , portrayal , portrait )
    a word picture of a person's appearance and character
  3. Representation by drawing or painting etc  ( delineation , depiction , portrayal )
    representation by drawing or painting etc
  4. Any likeness of a person, in any medium  ( portrayal , portrait )
    any likeness of a person, in any medium
     The photographer made excellent portraits
    the photographer made excellent portraits
  5. A representation by picture or portraiture  ( depicting , depiction , portrayal , portraying )
    a representation by picture or portraiture