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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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 13 Oct. 2025.

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