falselabel
nounUK /ˈfɔːlsˌleɪbəl/
US /ˈfɔlsˌleɪbəl/
A falselabel is a wrong tag that tells you the wrong thing about something.
The jar had a falselabel that said 'sugar' but it was really salt.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A name that is not true for a person or thing.
Calling the quiet boy 'lazy' was a falselabel.
3. A sign on a product that lies about what is inside.
The candy had a falselabel saying it was healthy.
4. To put a wrong name on something by accident.
She falselabeled the boxes when she moved.