actuate vs trip

actuate is not a noun while trip is a noun.

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

As verbs, actuate and trip are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of actuate include activate, set off, spark, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off.

actuate (noun)	trip (noun)
	a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
	an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
	a light or nimble tread
	a catch mechanism that acts as a switch
	an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall
	an exciting or stimulating experience
	a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs

actuate (verb)	trip (verb)
put in motion or move to act	get high, stoned, or drugged
give an incentive for action	put in motion or move to act
	miss a step and fall or nearly fall
	cause to stumble
	make a trip for pleasure