When someone gives scoldings, they are speaking angrily to someone because they did something wrong.
Scoldings are usually seen as a bad thing because they can make people feel sad or ashamed.
Examples:
She gives scoldings when we don't listen.
I don't like getting scoldings from my teacher.
The scoldings from my mom make me feel bad.
The cat gives scoldings when we don't feed it on time.
His scoldings are so loud, they can be heard from far away.
The scoldings from the boss are really scary.