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Definition of mislabel

mislabel

/mɪsˈleɪ.bəl/
mis · la · bel
Adjective:mislabeled
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Past Simple:mislabeled
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Past Participle:mislabeled
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Present Participle:mislabeling
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mislabel Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To attach an incorrect, false, or misleading physical label to an object, container, or product.

Example

"The pharmacy accidentally mislabeled the prescription bottle with the wrong dosage instructions."

2

To describe, classify, or characterize someone or something inaccurately or unfairly.

Example

"Critics often mislabel the author's complex historical novels as simple romance fiction."

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• Rhymes for mislabel

• Nearby Words

misinterpretation
misjudge
misjudgment
mislabel
mislay
mislead
misleader

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mislabel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mislabel
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