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

Plus, it's got an anti-theft immobilizer mode that locks the rear wheel. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026

Travelon is my go-to brand for anti-theft bags thanks to its approachable price points and proprietary five-point anti-theft system. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026

Of course, the iPhone has a series of anti-theft protections built in, which also helps. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

My phone was erased, and the attacker had switched on Activation Lock, the anti-theft feature that binds a device to its owner's Apple ID. — Ryan Pettit, Time, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-theft

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