1. gives an incorrect or inappropriate title to something
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• The editor mistitles the article, calling it a review when it’s actually an interview.
• She often mistitles her files, making them hard to find later.
• The publisher mistitles the book, confusing potential readers.
• He mistitles his presentation slides, creating unnecessary confusion.
• The librarian mistitles the collection, leading to cataloging errors.
• The journalist mistitles the story, misrepresenting its actual content.