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

When the anti-theft alarm is enabled on the Tapo app (available for Android and iOS), a 98dB siren will sound if the doorbell is removed. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Amazon’s travel bag deals include sleek duffels and roomy backpacks for short trips, plus anti-theft purses for keeping everyday essentials close. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026

The deputy who first saw Burke in the truck contacted the manager at Bomnin Chevrolet who confirmed the wires Burke was pulling were to the pickup’s Lojack anti-theft tracking device. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-theft

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