Definition of "mislabel" [mislabel]

• To label inaccurately. (verb-transitive)

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• "That's what is needed for people in the U.S. and other western countries to not fear, mislabel, or hate muslims. jm"
• "DSM 5 will dramatically increase prevalence by adding five new, very common "disorders" that together will mislabel many millions of people now considered normal."
• "I think you'd better get your facts from someone other than the "never met a lie we wouldn't report, or a video clip we wouldn't mislabel," Fox News."