anti-theft

adjective

an·​ti-theft
ˌan-tē-ˈtheft
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-theft (audio)
variants or antitheft
: designed to prevent theft
anti-theft locks
sophisticated antitheft technology

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All of these e-motos come with a two-year warranty, anti-theft tech, removable batteries, GPS tracking, and connectivity as standard. New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2025 Canon added a password lock as an anti-theft feature. PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 And Travelon’s crossbody bag comes with anti-theft features, like zippers that lock and slash-resistant fabric. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 Officials believe that the 45-year-old man, whose name has not yet been released, was homeless and was trying to get some clothes from the structure, which was equipped with an anti-theft feature. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anti-theft

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-theft was in 1906

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“Anti-theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-theft. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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