anti-theft

adjective

an·​ti-theft ˌan-tē-ˈtheft  ˌan-tī- 

variants or antitheft

: designed to prevent theft

anti-theft locks

sophisticated antitheft technology

Examples of anti-theft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This led me to report on the epidemic of car crime around the city and how anti-theft technology made some cars harder to steal than others. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Her other anti-theft travel tips include always wearing your bag in front of you and never leaving your valuables unattended. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Discounts are available for anti-theft features, bundling and for paying premiums in full. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-theft

• bereft
• cleft
• deft
• heft
• left
• theft