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

Examples of anti-theft in a Sentence

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Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag This anti-theft crossbody is a must for holiday markets, crowded airports, and busy sightseeing days. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025 Automakers Hyundai and Kia must offer free repairs to millions of models under a settlement announced Tuesday by Minnesota’s attorney general, who led an effort by dozens of states that argued the vehicles weren’t equipped with proper anti-theft technology, leaving them vulnerable to thefts. Jack Dura, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025 The automakers also in 2023 offered software upgrades to 8.3 million U.S. vehicles without anti-theft immobilizers. David Shepardson, USA Today, 17 Dec. 2025 Millions of Hyundai and Kia owners can get free repairs under a settlement announced Tuesday by Minnesota's attorney general, who led an effort by dozens of states that argued the vehicles weren't equipped with proper anti-theft technology, leaving them vulnerable to thefts. CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025 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 2 Jan. 2026.

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