Condescending means to treat someone in a demeaning manner by implying that they are inferior, often in an ingratiating, patronizing, or snobbish way. Another term is talking down to someone.
Definition of stockade. 1  1 : a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense. 2  2a : an enclosure or pen made with posts and stakesb : an enclosure in which prisoners are kept.
Stock. A security issued by a corporation that represents an ownership right in the assets of the corporation and a right to a proportionate share of profits after payment of corporate liabilities and obligations. Shares of stock are reflected in written instruments known as stock certificates.