Mislabel (verb)

To label something incorrectly or inaccurately.

Origin:

From the prefix "mis-" meaning "wrongly" or "badly" and "label" meaning "a tag or sign that provides information or identification".

Examples:

1. The package was mislabeled, causing confusion among the customers.
2. The scientist mislabeled the samples, resulting in inaccurate data.
3. The supermarket was fined for mislabeling the organic produce as conventional.
4. The artist mislabeled the painting, causing it to be sold for less than its true value.
5. The employee was fired for mislabeling the products in the warehouse.