to apply color to something, such as a painting or a product; to dye or tint

to teach someone a lesson as a warning or to show one's strength or authority

To retaliate using the same methods or actions as one's opponent; to give someone a taste of their own medicine.

a ceramic glaze made by adding metal oxides or other colorants to a base glaze

I'll teach you a lesson; I'll show you who's boss. Used as a threat to someone who has been disrespectful or troublesome.

to be inconsiderate or lacking social awareness