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portrayal

port·rayal

US/ˌpɔɹˈtɹeɪ.əl/ uncommon

noun

1.

a word picture of a person''s appearance and character

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2.

acting the part of a character on stage; dramaticially representing the character by speech and action and gesture

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3.
4.

any likeness of a person

  • “the photographer made excellent portraits”
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5.

Origin

From portray + -al.

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