/pɔːrˈtreɪəl/
por·tray·al
BrE /pɔːˈtreɪəl/
NAmE /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/
[C, U]
the act of showing or describing sb/sth in a picture, play, book, etc.; a particular way in which this is done
The article examines the portrayal of gay men in the media.
He is best known for his chilling portrayal of Hannibal Lecter.