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

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

Read on for more deals on crossbody bags with anti-theft features. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Luckily, this backpack comes loaded with anti-theft features, like slash-resistant fabric, RFID protection, and locking security zippers. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-theft

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