actuate vs impress

actuate is not a noun while impress is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
actuate	No	No	Yes	No
impress	Yes	No	Yes	No

actuate (noun)	impress (noun)
	the act of coercing someone into government service

actuate (verb)	impress (verb)
put in motion or move to act	dye (fabric) before it is spun
give an incentive for action	produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
	mark or stamp with or as if with pressure
	take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
	reproduce by printing
	impress positively
	have an emotional or cognitive impact upon