Question

find the synonym with a similar meaning to the underlined word. some millionaries in the technology industry started off as nerds that people scoffed and laughed at. approved - to give official acceptance of mocked - to tease or laugh at in a scornful manner endorsed - to promote someone or something

Explanation:

The underlined word "scoffed" means to speak of someone or something in a scornful or mocking way. Among the given words, "mocked" has a similar meaning as it also refers to teasing or laughing at in a scornful manner.

Answer:

mocked - to tease or laugh at in a scornful manner