anti-theft

adjective

variants or antitheft
: designed to prevent theft
anti-theft locks
sophisticated antitheft technology

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It’s made with a ton of anti-theft features, including locking zippers, slash-resistant body panels and straps, and RFID-blocking protection. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026 Both also have a bright 5.5-inch-thin-film transistor LCD display with turn-by-turn navigation, smart anti-theft protection, and access to the Flux OS app with over-the-air/firmware updates. New Atlas, 8 May 2026 The report adds: Apple also extended its Activation Lock anti-theft feature to individual parts, which repair advocates warn will strand large numbers of perfectly functional components—locking them out of the repair ecosystem entirely. Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026 It’s packed with anti-theft features Other than an accident (*knocks on wood*), my biggest fear is walking outside to find my expensive e-bike stolen. Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-theft

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Jun. 2026.

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