misdesignate
verbUK /ˌmɪsˈdezɪɡneɪt/
US /ˌmɪsˈdezɪɡneɪt/
To name or label someone or something in the wrong way.
The teacher misdesignated the new student as a senior instead of a junior.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To assign someone to the wrong role or position by mistake.
The coach misdesignated the player as a goalkeeper even though he was a striker.
3. To mark or point out the wrong thing or place.
The map misdesignated the town's border, confusing many travelers.
4. To officially give a wrong title or status to something.
The clerk misdesignated the package as fragile when it was not.