Associations to the word «Portraying»
Noun
- Wrestler
- Villain
- Portraying
- Libre
- Stereotype
- Flashback
- Protagonist
- Character
- Tension
- Actor
- Miniseries
- Heel
- Wrestling
- Sitcom
- Skit
- Portrayal
- Depiction
- Antagonist
- Kapoor
- Role
- Realism
- Crucifixion
- Thriller
- Showtime
- Gangster
- Persona
- Cw
- Superhero
- Caricature
- Heroine
- Propaganda
- Verdi
- Soap
- Actress
- Drama
- Dracula
- Prostitute
- Melodrama
- Depicting
- Serial
- Hero
- Guy
- Fresco
- Movie
- Eastwood
- Chaplin
- Frankenstein
- Parody
- Housewife
- Cheung
- Remake
- Film
- Sherlock
- Iconography
- Boyfriend
- Allegory
- Sequel
- Batman
- Superman
Adjective
Wiktionary
PORTRAY, verb. To paint or draw the likeness of.
PORTRAY, verb. (figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.
PORTRAY, verb. To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.
PORTRAY, verb. To adorn with pictures.
Dictionary definition
PORTRAY, verb. Portray in words; "The book portrays the actor as a selfish person".
PORTRAY, verb. Make a portrait of; "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba".
PORTRAY, verb. Assume or act the character of; "She impersonates Madonna"; "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man".
PORTRAY, verb. Represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture; "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting".
Wise words
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