past tense of persecute is persecuted.

Is Destroyed past tense?

The verb 'destroy' is part of a group of English verbs known as 'regular verbs', this is, these verbs change from simple form into past by adding -ed at the end. In the case of verbs ending with Y, the Y does not change into I; it remains the same. Therefore, the past form of 'destroy' is 'destroyed'.

What is the verb form of persecution?

verb (used with object), per·se·cut·ed, per·se·cut·ing. to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.