anti-theft
adjective
an·ti-theft
ˌan-tē-ˈtheft 
ˌan-tī-
ˌan-tī-
variants
or antitheft
: designed to prevent theft
anti-theft locks
sophisticated antitheft technology
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The slim silhouette includes four pockets for organization, plus a hidden anti-theft pocket that sits against your body to stash valuables like cash or a passport.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Apple AirTag is not an anti-theft device.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The report adds: Apple also extended its Activation Lock anti-theft feature to individual parts, which repair advocates warn will strand large numbers of perfectly functional components—locking them out of the repair ecosystem entirely.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Police recommended people who park in public lots or garages install a security or anti-theft system, and make sure it's marked on the car.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Apple AirTag is not an anti-theft device.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The report adds: Apple also extended its Activation Lock anti-theft feature to individual parts, which repair advocates warn will strand large numbers of perfectly functional components—locking them out of the repair ecosystem entirely.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Police recommended people who park in public lots or garages install a security or anti-theft system, and make sure it's marked on the car.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for anti-theft
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“Anti-theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-theft. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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