trip vs actuate

trip is a noun but actuate is not a noun.

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

As verbs, trip and actuate are synonyms defined as:

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

trip (noun)	actuate (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

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