mislabel

/ˈmɪslæbəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to give an incorrect or misleading name or label to something

“The company was accused of mislabeling their products to make them seem more environmentally friendly.”

2. noun

a label that is incorrect or misleading

“The mislabel on the package caused confusion among the customers.”

3. noun

the act of giving an incorrect or misleading name or label to something

“The mislabeling of the product was a serious mistake that could have led to legal consequences.”

Synonyms

  • misdescribe
  • misname

Antonyms

  • describe
  • label